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These Two Elementaries Are 2.5 Miles Apart and 34 Points Apart on TEA
Hill Elementary scored a 91 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability report. Wooldridge Elementary scored a 59. Both are in Austin ISD. Both sit in north Austin. The median home prices are $268,000 near Hill and $266,500 near Wooldridge. You could drive between these two schools in under 10 minutes and pass through some of the same shopping centers on the way. And yet the TEA performance gap between them is 32 points, the difference between an A and an F.
This is not an unusual pattern in Austin ISD. The district stretches across a wide range of communities, and the school boundaries create zones that can differ dramatically even when they are geographically close. For buyers shopping in the mid $260s in north Austin, understanding which zone your address falls in is not a minor detail. It is one of the most important things you can know before making an offer.
Hill vs Wooldridge Elementary: Quick Comparison
| Hill Elementary | Wooldridge Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | A (91/100) | F (59/100) |
| Enrollment | 810 students | 462 students |
| Grades | EE – 05 | EE – 05 |
| District | Austin ISD | Austin ISD |
| Median Home Price | $268,000 | $266,500 |
| Feeds Into | Murchison MS, Anderson HS | Burnet MS, LASA / McCallum / Navarro 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 | Hill Elementary | Wooldridge Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | A (91/100) | F (59/100) |
| Student Achievement | A (92/100) | F (42/100) |
| School Progress | B (80/100) | F (57/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | B (88/100) | D (62/100) |
| Relative Performance | C (77/100) | F (43/100) |
| Enrollment | 810 students (EE-05) | 462 students (EE-05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 15.7% | 93.7% |
| English Learners | 9.6% | 79.0% |
| TEA Distinctions | 2 of 6 earned | Not eligible (F rated) |
Hill scored 92 in Student Achievement and 88 in Closing the Gaps. Both A and B ratings. Wooldridge scored 42 and 62 in the same domains. The gap in Student Achievement alone is 50 points, which is about as wide as you will see between any two Austin ISD campuses at a similar price point. Wooldridge’s best showing is Closing the Gaps at 62 (a D), which is still 26 points below Hill’s 88 (a B).
And again, the demographics explain much of the divergence. Wooldridge’s student body is 93.7% economically disadvantaged and 79% English learners. Hill’s is 15.7% and 9.6%. These are dramatically different student populations attending schools that are geographically neighbors, and the TEA data reflects challenges that extend far beyond any individual campus’s control.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, visit the Hill Elementary school page or the Wooldridge Elementary school page.
Hill: Strong Domain Scores and a Feeder Pattern That Keeps Giving
Hill is the academic standout in this matchup. An A at 92 in Student Achievement, a B at 80 in School Progress, and a B at 88 in Closing the Gaps. Two of six TEA distinctions earned, which is no small feat for any AISD campus. Eight hundred and ten students. And a feeder pattern that sends students through Murchison Middle School to Anderson High School, which carries a strong academic reputation within Austin ISD. Anderson’s AP offerings and college prep culture give Hill zone residents a meaningful high school pathway.
For the northwest Austin neighborhoods that feed into Hill, the combination of a top performing elementary and a respected high school option creates a K through 12 trajectory that few other Austin ISD zones can match. At $268,000 median, it is also remarkably accessible by Austin standards.
Wooldridge Elementary: Significant Challenges and an Interesting Feeder
Wooldridge serves 462 students, making it one of the smaller elementaries in this part of Austin ISD. The F rating at 59 is not what buyers hope to see, but Wooldridge’s feeder pattern does include some strong downstream options. Students feed through Burnet Middle School to three of Austin ISD’s most distinctive high schools: LASA (nationally ranked academics), McCallum (celebrated Fine Arts Academy), and Navarro Early College (tuition free college credits).
The neighborhoods surrounding Wooldridge sit in north Austin with a mix of older ranch style homes and updated properties. The area has genuine neighborhood character: mature trees, established street patterns, and a community that has been in place for decades. For buyers who value location and long term appreciation potential in a part of Austin that is steadily gentrifying, the Wooldridge zone has appeal that goes beyond its elementary school scores, especially given that Burnet to LASA or McCallum is one of the more interesting secondary pathways in the district.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones share the same north Austin landscape: mid century residential development, accessible commercial corridors, and relatively easy highway access via MoPac and I-35. The median prices ($268,000 for Hill and $266,500 for Wooldridge) put both zones in the affordable tier for Austin buyers, and the homes in both areas offer solid potential for updates and customization.
The Wooldridge zone centers on the Quail Creek and Wooten corridors, while Hill draws from neighborhoods a bit further northwest. Both benefit from proximity to the Domain for retail and entertainment, and commute times to downtown Austin are similar from either zone (roughly 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic and route).
Browse all homes zoned to Hill Elementary or homes zoned to Wooldridge Elementary.
Which School Fits You?
The academic gap here is significant, and the feeder patterns add another layer to the decision.
You might lean toward Hill if:
- An A rated elementary is a non negotiable in your home search
- The Murchison to Anderson high school feeder represents the kind of long term academic pathway you are planning around
- A larger campus with 810 students and 2 of 6 TEA distinctions is important to you
- You want a top performing elementary at an accessible north Austin price point
You might lean toward Wooldridge if:
- The specific home and street in the Wooldridge zone is a better fit for your needs and budget
- The Burnet to LASA or McCallum high school pathway is a meaningful long term draw
- You want the Quail Creek and Wooten neighborhood character and the gentrification upside
I will give you the same honest take I give all my clients: if the elementary campus matters most and both zones are at the same price, Hill is the clear academic choice. The A overall rating and the strong domain scores make it one of the best value school zones in Austin ISD at the mid $260s. But real estate is never just about one factor. If you find a house in the Wooldridge zone that checks every other box, the path through Burnet to LASA or McCallum is a legitimate and well regarded secondary school trajectory. Just go in with clear eyes about the elementary years.
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