Ed Neuhaus 
One Round Rock ISD Elementary Earns a B. The Other Earns a D. Both Feed Into Top High Schools.
Jollyville Elementary scored an 87 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating and earned a B. Caraway Elementary scored a 64 and earned a D. Both are in Round Rock ISD. Both sit in the 183 and Anderson Mill corridor. And here is the kicker: Caraway feeds into Westwood High School (one of the highest rated high schools in the state) while Jollyville feeds into McNeil or Westwood depending on address. The high school destination is similar, but the elementary experience is 23 points apart.
And the median home price near Jollyville ($429,990) is actually $74,000 less than Caraway ($504,000). So you can get the B rated elementary school for less money and still potentially end up at Westwood High School. I bring this up because a lot of buyers in this corridor fixate on the Westwood feeder without looking at what the elementary years actually deliver.
Caraway vs Jollyville: Quick Comparison
| Caraway Elementary | Jollyville Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | D (64/100) | B (87/100) |
| Enrollment | 553 students | 637 students |
| Grades | 1 through 5 | EE through 5 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $504,000 | $429,990 |
| Feeds Into | Canyon Vista MS, Westwood HS | Canyon Vista/Deerpark MS, McNeil/Westwood 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 | Caraway Elementary | Jollyville Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | D (64/100) | B (87/100) |
| Student Achievement | F (49/100) | B (86/100) |
| School Progress | D (60/100) | B (89/100) |
| Academic Growth | D (60/100) | B (89/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | C (73/100) | B (83/100) |
| Enrollment | 553 students (1 through 5) | 637 students (EE through 5) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 89.3% | 23.4% |
| English Learners | 51.4% | 43.0% |
| TEA Distinctions | 6 of 7 earned | 6 of 7 earned |
The Student Achievement gap is 37 points (49 vs 86). Caraway’s F in that domain is the most concerning number. School Progress and Academic Growth show a 29 point spread (60 vs 89). Jollyville is performing at a B level across every domain, which is genuinely strong. Caraway’s one redeeming data point is the 6 of 7 distinctions (same as Jollyville), which means the school is excelling in some specific academic areas even though the overall profile is weak.
The demographic gap is significant. Caraway has 89.3% economically disadvantaged compared to Jollyville’s 23.4%. That context matters, but a 23 point overall gap is still a 23 point gap.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history and all distinctions, visit the Caraway Elementary school page or the Jollyville Elementary school page.
Jollyville: Strong Academics and a Lower Price Tag
Jollyville has 637 students and sits near the intersection of Jollyville Road and 183, in one of the more established parts of the Round Rock ISD boundary. The campus earns B ratings across every TEA domain and carries 6 of 7 distinctions. With 43% English Learners, Jollyville is not a demographically simple campus, and posting an 87 overall with that population is a strong result.
The school feeds into Canyon Vista or Deerpark Middle School and then McNeil or Westwood High School. The $429,990 median makes Jollyville one of the more affordable options in the 183 corridor while delivering B level performance. The neighborhoods here are established 1980s and 1990s homes with mature trees and reasonable lot sizes.
Caraway: The Westwood Feeder With Struggling Elementary Performance
Caraway serves 553 students and feeds into Canyon Vista Middle School and then Westwood High School. The campus starts at 1st grade (no early education or pre-K), which is unusual for Round Rock ISD. The D rating at 64 with an F in Student Achievement reflects significant academic challenges, but the Westwood HS pathway keeps the zone in demand. At 89.3% economically disadvantaged and 51.4% English Learners, Caraway faces instructional conditions that most Round Rock ISD campuses do not.
The Neighborhoods
Jollyville draws from the Jollyville Road and 183 corridor area. The $429,990 median gets you into established neighborhoods with character, mature landscaping, and a convenient location for commuting. These homes tend to be 1980s and 1990s construction, many with updates.
Caraway’s zone covers the Anderson Mill and 183 area, slightly further west. The $504,000 median is $74,000 more than Jollyville, driven by the Westwood HS premium and some newer construction in the zone. The neighborhoods are a mix of established homes and some newer infill.
Browse all homes zoned to Caraway Elementary or homes zoned to Jollyville Elementary.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Jollyville if:
- B level TEA performance across every domain is your priority
- A $74,000 lower median home price is a meaningful savings
- You still want access to the Westwood or McNeil HS pathway
- A larger campus with 637 students and early education through 5th grade fits your needs
You might lean toward Caraway if:
- A guaranteed Westwood HS feeder is the most important factor in your decision
- You are willing to accept D level elementary performance for the high school destination
I keep coming back to this: Jollyville costs less and scores 23 points higher, and some Jollyville addresses also feed into Westwood. If Westwood is the goal, check the specific feeder map for Jollyville addresses before assuming you need to be in the Caraway zone. You might save $74,000 and get a dramatically better elementary experience.
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