Ed Neuhaus 
Inside Dripping Springs ISD: How the District’s Two Elementaries Compare
Dripping Springs Elementary earned a B rating on the 2024-25 TEA accountability report. Rooster Springs Elementary earned an A. Both are in Dripping Springs ISD, and they sit within a short drive of each other in the Dripping Springs area. The ratings are close, but the neighborhoods, feeder patterns, and price points tell different stories.
With similar ratings, the real comparison is about neighborhoods, feeder patterns, and price. I have been selling homes in this area for 19 years, and these are the kinds of questions I help buyers work through every week. Lets dig into the data.
Dripping Springs vs Rooster Springs: Quick Comparison
| Dripping Springs Elementary | Rooster Springs Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating (2024-25) | B | A |
| Enrollment | 719 students | 762 students |
| District | Dripping Springs ISD | Dripping Springs ISD |
| Zone Median Home Price (78620 / 78737, trailing 12 mo) | $643,000 | $856,500 |
| Middle School | Dripping Springs Middle School | Sycamore Springs Middle School |
| High School | Dripping Springs High School | Dripping Springs High School |
TEA School Performance Comparison (2024-25)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school annually across three accountability domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both campuses performed in the 2024-25 accountability cycle (Texas Tribune Schools Explorer).
| Performance Metric | Dripping Springs Elementary | Rooster Springs Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | B | A |
| Student Achievement | A | A |
| School Progress | B | A |
| Closing the Gaps | B | A |
| Enrollment | 719 students | 762 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 22.9% | 4.3% |
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, visit the Dripping Springs Elementary school page or the Rooster Springs Elementary school page.
Dripping Springs Elementary: The In-Town Campus
Dripping Springs Elementary serves 719 students and earned a B rating in 2024-25. The campus sits in town off Ranch Road 12 in the 78620 ZIP code. Trailing 12-month median home price in 78620 is $643,000, reflecting both school quality and the in-town location. Students feed into Dripping Springs Middle School, then Dripping Springs High School.
Rooster Springs Elementary: The Belterra-Area Campus
Rooster Springs Elementary serves 762 students and earned an A rating in 2024-25. The campus is in the Belterra area in the 78737 ZIP code, where the trailing 12-month median home price is $856,500. Students feed into Sycamore Springs Middle School, then Dripping Springs High School.
The Neighborhoods
The two campuses draw from different parts of the district. The 78620 zone around Dripping Springs Elementary is the in-town side; the 78737 zone around Rooster Springs Elementary covers Belterra and surrounding subdivisions on the eastern side. The price gap reflects that geographic split more than the school rating gap.
Browse all homes zoned to Dripping Springs Elementary or homes zoned to Rooster Springs Elementary.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward Dripping Springs Elementary if:
- The B rating aligns with your academic expectations
- A $643,000 median price point in 78620 fits your budget
- The feeder path through Dripping Springs Middle School is appealing
You might lean toward Rooster Springs Elementary if:
- The A rating is the right fit
- The $856,500 median in 78737 / Belterra works for your financial plan
- The Sycamore Springs Middle School feeder path matches your priorities
At the end of the day, both schools deliver solid results for their respective zones. I have helped buyers navigate these exact decisions for over 19 years and the right answer always depends on what matters most to you personally.
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