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Canyon Creek Earned an A. Spicewood Earned a B. Both Feed Into Round Rock ISD.
Canyon Creek Elementary earned an A on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Spicewood Elementary earned a B. Both are Round Rock ISD elementary schools serving the western side of the district. Both draw from desirable neighborhoods along the 183 and 620 corridors, with Canyon Creek zoned to 78726 and Spicewood to 78750.
Both schools are strong by any standard, so this comparison comes down to the finer details: how each campus rates across TEA domains, what the neighborhoods feel like, and how the local home prices compare. For buyers shopping in Round Rock ISD, this is a common decision point.
Canyon Creek vs Spicewood Elementary: Quick Comparison
| Canyon Creek Elementary | Spicewood Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | A | B |
| Enrollment | 356 students | 691 students |
| Grades | KG – 05 | KG – 05 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| ZIP Median Sale (12mo) | $734,000 (78726) | $624,000 (78750) |
| Feeds Into | RRISD MS then HS | RRISD MS then HS |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across multiple performance domains. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle.
| Performance Metric | Canyon Creek Elementary | Spicewood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A | B |
| Student Achievement | A | A |
| School Progress | A | B |
| Closing the Gaps | A | A |
| Enrollment | 356 students (KG – 05) | 691 students (KG – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Canyon Creek earned A ratings across all three TEA domains. Spicewood earned A ratings in Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps, with a B in School Progress. Both campuses serve very low percentages of economically disadvantaged students (under 6%), which means the demographic profiles are similar and the rating difference is more directly attributable to campus level factors.
For the full TEA breakdown, visit the Canyon Creek Elementary school page or the Spicewood Elementary school page.
Canyon Creek: The Premium Pick in Round Rock ISD
Canyon Creek Elementary sits in the Canyon Creek area of Round Rock, where custom homes on wooded lots create a neighborhood character that feels more like the Hill Country than suburban Williamson County. The campus is small at 356 students, and that intimacy combined with A ratings across all three TEA domains makes it one of the strongest performing elementary schools in the district. The 78726 ZIP posted a $734,000 trailing 12 month median sale price, putting buyers in the upper bracket of Round Rock ISD pricing.
Spicewood Elementary: Hill Country Feel at a Lower Entry Point
Spicewood Elementary serves 691 students and draws from the Spicewood area along the 620 corridor. The overall B rating is solid, and the school’s A grades in both Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps show a campus that is delivering results. The 78750 ZIP posted a $624,000 trailing 12 month median sale price, offering a more accessible entry point into Round Rock ISD’s western corridor.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones serve the wooded, hilly terrain west of Round Rock where the natural environment is a genuine selling point. Canyon Creek’s 78726 ZIP tends toward larger custom homes and posts a higher median sale price. Spicewood’s 78750 ZIP includes similar topography at a more accessible median, giving buyers more house for the money in many cases.
Browse all homes zoned to Canyon Creek or homes zoned to Spicewood.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Canyon Creek if:
- The A rating across all three TEA domains is important to your decision
- You are comfortable in the upper bracket of Round Rock ISD pricing
- You want a small campus with one of the strongest TEA ratings in the district
You might lean toward Spicewood if:
- You want the Hill Country feel of western Round Rock ISD at a slightly lower price
- A strong B rated campus with A marks in Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps satisfies your school priorities
- A neighborhood school with a community feel appeals to you
Canyon Creek is the stronger performer on the 2025 TEA scorecard, and if school quality is the deciding factor, the rating favors it. But Spicewood’s overall B with A marks in two of three TEA domains is not a consolation prize. Both are excellent schools in beautiful settings. The question is how much the difference matters to you against the gap in local home prices.
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