Graham vs Guerrero Thompson: A TEA Success Story

Ed Neuhaus Ed Neuhaus September 26, 2025 5 min read

Guerrero Thompson Scored an 87 With 97% Economically Disadvantaged Students

Graham Elementary earned a C on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Guerrero Thompson Elementary earned a B. Both serve the greater Austin metro area, and buyers comparing these two zones will find that the differences go well beyond the headline numbers. The neighborhoods, the price points, and the long term school pathways each tell their own story.

Both campuses are in Austin ISD. The median home price near Graham sits around $414,000, while Guerrero Thompson’s zone comes in at $250,000. That price context matters as much as the TEA scores when you are making a real estate decision, and I have found that most buyers care about both.

I have been helping buyers navigate school zones across the Austin area for 19 years, and comparisons like this one come up in my conversations all the time. So lets dig into the data and figure out what it actually means for your home search.

Graham vs Guerrero Thompson: Quick Comparison

Graham Elementary Guerrero Thompson Elementary
TEA Rating C B
Enrollment 368 students 520 students
Grades PK through 5th EE through 5th
District Austin ISD Austin ISD
Median Home Price $414,000 $250,000
Feeds Into Webb MS and Austin HS Webb MS and Austin 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 (data via Texas Tribune Schools Explorer).

Performance Metric Graham Elementary Guerrero Thompson Elementary
Overall Rating C B
Student Achievement F C
School Progress C A
Closing the Gaps C C
Enrollment 368 students (PK through 5th) 520 students (EE through 5th)
Economically Disadvantaged 82.1% 97.5%

The performance data reveals meaningful differences between these two campuses. Graham earned a C overall while Guerrero Thompson earned a B. The demographic context matters here: Graham serves 82.1% economically disadvantaged students compared to 97.5% at Guerrero Thompson. Those numbers shape how we should interpret the ratings.

For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history and all distinctions, visit the Graham school page or the Guerrero Thompson school page.

Graham: What Buyers Should Know

Graham serves 368 students in PK through 5th as part of Austin ISD. The campus earned a C rating from TEA in 2025. The median home price in the zone sits around $414,000, and the feeder pattern leads to Webb MS and Austin HS. For buyers considering this zone, the combination of school performance, price point, and neighborhood character all factor into the decision.

The Austin ISD reputation gives this campus a foundation that extends beyond any single year’s TEA results. District wide resources, consistent leadership, and community engagement all contribute to the educational experience students receive on this campus.

Guerrero Thompson: What Buyers Should Know

Guerrero Thompson enrolls 520 students in EE through 5th within Austin ISD. The campus posted a B rating in 2025. At a $250,000 median, the zone offers a more accessible price point compared to Graham. The feeder pathway goes through Webb MS and Austin HS.

The Neighborhoods

Both zones offer distinct neighborhood experiences. The Graham zone at $414,000 median and the Guerrero Thompson zone at $250,000 median reflect different segments of the local market. Whether you prioritize school ratings, price accessibility, neighborhood character, or commute convenience, understanding both options lets you make a decision grounded in real data rather than assumptions.

Browse all homes zoned to Graham or homes zoned to Guerrero Thompson.

Which School Fits You?

You might lean toward Graham if:

  • The C rating meets your expectations for school performance
  • The $414,000 median price point fits your budget
  • The Webb MS and Austin HS feeder pathway aligns with your long term plans

You might lean toward Guerrero Thompson if:

  • The B rating better matches what you are looking for
  • The $250,000 price point and neighborhood character appeal to you
  • The Webb MS and Austin HS pathway is the right fit for your situation

Every buyer weighs these factors differently, and there is no single right answer. What I can tell you after 19 years in this market is that the best home purchase is the one where you understand all the trade offs before you sign. These two zones offer genuinely different propositions, and knowing which one aligns with your priorities is the first step toward making a confident decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graham Elementary’s TEA rating?
Graham Elementary received an overall C rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2025.
What is Guerrero Thompson Elementary’s TEA rating?
Guerrero Thompson Elementary received an overall B rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2025.
Are Graham and Guerrero Thompson in the same school district?
Yes. Both are Austin ISD campuses.
What is the median home price near Graham vs Guerrero Thompson?
The median home price in the Graham zone is approximately $414,000, compared to approximately $250,000 near Guerrero Thompson.
What schools do Graham and Guerrero Thompson feed into?
Graham feeds into Webb MS and Austin HS. Guerrero Thompson feeds into Webb MS and Austin HS.

Ready to Find Your Home?

I have been helping buyers compare school zones across the Austin metro for 19 years, and I know these neighborhoods at a level that only comes from doing this every single day. Whether you are narrowing down between these two zones or exploring the broader market, lets connect and figure out the right fit for your situation.

Ed Neuhaus

Written by Ed Neuhaus

Neuhaus is pronounced NIGH-house, rhymes with "my house."

Ed Neuhaus is the broker and owner of Neuhaus Realty Group, a boutique real estate brokerage based in Bee Cave, Texas. With 17 years in Austin real estate and more than 2,000 transactions under his belt, Ed writes about the local market, investment strategy, and what buyers and sellers actually need to know. These posts are written by Ed with help from AI for editing and polish. Every post published under his name is personally reviewed and approved by Ed before it goes live.

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