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A 91 and a 76 on Two Sides of Round Rock
Deep Wood Elementary pulled a 91 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating, earning A’s across every domain. Claude Berkman Elementary, a few miles away on the other side of town, scored a 76. Both campuses are in Round Rock ISD, both serve the same general stretch of Williamson County, and both sit inside the city of Round Rock. That combination of shared district, same city, and wildly different performance numbers is the kind of thing that makes buyers stop and do a double take.
And that is exactly the right reaction. Because when two schools are this close and this far apart in results, the details matter. So lets look at what is actually going on with both of these campuses and what it means for buyers considering this part of Round Rock.
Claude Berkman vs Deep Wood: Quick Comparison
| Claude Berkman Elementary | Deep Wood Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | C (76/100) | A (91/100) |
| Enrollment | 470 students | 359 students |
| Grades | EE through 5th | EE through 5th |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Feeds Into | C.D. Fulkes Middle → Stony Point HS | Chisholm Trail Middle → Round Rock HS |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across three performance domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2025 accountability cycle (Berkman TEA report | Deep Wood TEA report).
| Performance Metric | Claude Berkman Elementary | Deep Wood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C (76/100) | A (91/100) |
| Student Achievement | D (65/100) | A (92/100) |
| School Progress | C (75/100) | A (90/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | C (77/100) | A (90/100) |
| Enrollment | 470 students (EE through 5th) | 359 students (EE through 5th) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 78.9% | 26.7% |
| English Learners | 45.3% | 5.3% |
The demographic profiles of these two campuses could not be more different. Claude Berkman serves a student body where nearly 79% are economically disadvantaged and 45% are English Learners. Deep Wood sits at 27% and 5% respectively. That context matters enormously when interpreting the score gap. Claude Berkman is doing the harder version of this work with fewer resources per challenge, and a C in that context is not the same as a C at a campus with abundant resources and few barriers.
That said, Deep Wood’s consistency at the A level across every domain is genuinely impressive. For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, visit the Claude Berkman school page or the Deep Wood school page.
Claude Berkman: Value and Community in Northeast Round Rock
Claude Berkman serves a diverse, working community in the Round Rock area, and the neighborhoods here offer some of the most accessible price points in the entire Round Rock ISD footprint. Homeownership here is in reach for a wider range of buyers than many other zones in the district. And Round Rock ISD’s commitment to every campus in its system means Claude Berkman still benefits from district wide resources, programming, and support even if the scores do not match the district’s top performers.
Deep Wood: Small Campus, Big Results
Deep Wood is a smaller campus (359 students) that punches well above its weight. A ratings across all three TEA domains and a feeder pattern that leads through Chisholm Trail Middle to Round Rock High School. The neighborhoods around Deep Wood tend to be established subdivisions with larger lots and mature trees, the kind of streets that feel settled and quiet.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones sit in Round Rock proper, but the character of the neighborhoods differs noticeably. Claude Berkman draws from communities that offer genuine value and tend to attract buyers who are prioritizing affordability and accessibility. Deep Wood pulls from more established subdivisions on the west side where the homes are often larger and the community amenities are well maintained after years of investment.
The Brushy Creek trail system is accessible from both zones, and the 183A corridor provides straightforward commuting options into Austin. Shopping and dining along La Frontera and University Boulevard serve both communities well.
Browse all homes zoned to Claude Berkman Elementary or homes zoned to Deep Wood Elementary.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Claude Berkman if:
- Affordability is your top priority and you want to be in Round Rock ISD at a lower price point
- You value a diverse, community driven school environment
- The Stony Point High School pathway works for your location needs
You might lean toward Deep Wood if:
- TEA performance is a deciding factor in your home search
- The Round Rock High School feeder pattern is something you have specifically been targeting
- You want a smaller campus where teachers know every student
- Established neighborhoods with mature character appeal to you more than newer development
Deep Wood delivers a 15 point TEA advantage on the overall rating and access to the Round Rock High School pipeline. That is a meaningful trade off that most buyers should at least consider.
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