About Homes Zoned to Noel Grisham Middle School
Noel Grisham Middle School is part of Round Rock ISD, one of the most consistently respected public school districts in all of Texas. The campus serves grades 6 through 8, giving students three full years to build the academic habits, personal confidence, and social connections that carry them through high school and beyond. The Noel Grisham community is known for a teaching staff that invests in individual students, a culture of encouragement, and a campus environment where curiosity is celebrated.
Round Rock ISD as a whole commits significant resources to its campuses, and Noel Grisham benefits from that investment in meaningful ways. Students have access to fine arts programs including band, choir, orchestra, and visual arts, giving creatively inclined learners a genuine outlet alongside core academics. Athletics programs span a wide range of sports, and the range of elective options lets students begin exploring areas of interest well before high school doors open. The district also offers gifted and talented pathways, ensuring that advanced learners are challenged and supported throughout their middle school years.
Williamson County's growth over the past two decades has brought increased funding, new facilities, and expanded programming to Round Rock ISD campuses across the board. Families who choose the Noel Grisham zone are plugging into a school community with deep local roots and a district administration that continues to invest in long-term outcomes for every student.
TEA School Performance Data (2025)
The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state annually. Here is how Noel Grisham Middle performed in the most recent evaluation.
| Metric |
Rating |
Score |
| Overall Rating |
A |
91/100 |
| Student Achievement |
A |
91/100 |
| School Progress |
B |
86/100 |
| Academic Growth |
B |
86/100 |
| Closing the Gaps |
A |
91/100 |
| School Detail |
Value |
| Grades Served |
06 - 08 |
| Total Enrollment |
615 students |
| Economically Disadvantaged |
25.5% |
| English Learners (EB/EL) |
18.4% |
TEA Distinctions Earned (7 of 7): ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Academic Progress, Closing the Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness. Distinction designations recognize outstanding achievement in specific areas beyond the overall rating.
Rating History
TEA accountability ratings from 2019 to 2025. Ratings were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.
| Year |
Rating |
Score |
| 2019 |
B |
86/100 |
| 2022 |
B |
89/100 |
| 2023 |
A |
91/100 |
| 2024 |
B |
85/100 |
| 2025 |
A |
91/100 |
Neighborhoods Zoned to Noel Grisham
The Noel Grisham attendance zone covers portions of Round Rock in Williamson County, an area that has been one of the most in-demand real estate markets in the Austin metro for over two decades. The housing stock here reflects that history, with a mix of well-established single-family homes built during the growth surges of the 1990s and 2000s alongside newer pockets of construction meeting continued demand from buyers relocating to the region.
Buyers searching for Austin area homes for sale who prioritize school quality often land in this zone after realizing how much home they can acquire while still maintaining easy metro access. Many neighborhoods feature brick and stone homes on traditional lots, mature street trees, neighborhood pools, and the kind of community character that takes years to develop. Four-bedroom floor plans are common, and the range of options means buyers at various price points can find something that works within the zone.
The location puts residents within reach of nearby communities including Hutto to the east and Cedar Park to the west, with Georgetown just a short drive to the north. That regional connectivity makes the Noel Grisham zone genuinely practical for households with different work destinations or lifestyle priorities across the Williamson County corridor.
School Feeder Pattern
Noel Grisham Middle School sits within the larger Round Rock ISD feeder pipeline. Students arrive from several Round Rock ISD elementary campuses in the surrounding area before spending their middle school years at Noel Grisham, then continue on to one of the district's well-regarded high schools. Understanding the full feeder chain helps buyers see the complete K-12 journey in a single, consistent school district.
Elementary campuses in the area that serve portions of this zone include Forest Creek Elementary and Deep Wood Elementary, among others depending on the specific address. Round Rock ISD maintains an online boundary lookup tool where buyers can enter any address to confirm the exact elementary assignment before making a purchase decision. Attendance boundaries are reviewed periodically as the district grows, so confirming directly with the district is always the right move.
From Noel Grisham, students typically continue to McNeil High School, a standout Round Rock ISD campus known for strong academic performance, competitive athletics, and an impressive menu of Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education, and fine arts opportunities. The continuity of a single-district feeder chain from elementary through high school is something families in this zone genuinely appreciate, as it means consistent curriculum alignment and a familiar peer community across a student's entire K-12 experience.
Community & Lifestyle
Living in the Noel Grisham zone puts you in one of the most connected parts of Williamson County. IH-35 and SH-45 both run through the area, making commutes to downtown Austin, the Domain, and the North Austin tech corridor entirely manageable. Round Rock has grown into a full-service city with its own dining scene, retail destinations, and entertainment options, so residents rarely feel the need to venture far for everyday life.
Outdoor recreation is a genuine highlight of this part of the metro. Brushy Creek Regional Trail is a community favorite, offering miles of paved path connecting parks, green spaces, and neighborhoods throughout the area. The trail draws cyclists, joggers, and casual walkers year-round and is one of the quality-of-life features that keeps residents in this corridor long-term. Lake Georgetown to the northwest offers boating, fishing, and lakeside camping, and the Texas Hill Country is an easy weekend drive for those who want to get off the pavement entirely.
The broader Williamson County economic base continues to strengthen, with technology, healthcare, and professional services employers bringing jobs and investment to communities throughout Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander. That economic foundation supports a vibrant local retail and restaurant scene, with the Round Rock Premium Outlets and the La Frontera corridor offering major shopping destinations just minutes from most neighborhoods in the zone. Nearby Hutto and Taylor continue to grow as well, adding to the regional energy of this part of the Austin metro.
Neuhaus Realty Group specializes in the Round Rock ISD market and knows these communities deeply. Our team helps buyers identify homes in the right zone, understand school assignments, and get a clear picture of what day-to-day life looks like in each neighborhood before making a decision.
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