Hopewell vs Kelly Lane Middle: A vs B in Round Rock ISD

Both Feed into Top Round Rock ISD High Schools. One Scores Six Points Higher.

Kelly Lane Middle School earned an A rating with a 92 from the Texas Education Agency in 2025. Hopewell Middle School came in at a B with an 86. Both sit within Round Rock ISD, one of the top performing districts in the state, and both feed into strong high school campuses. But that six point gap at the middle school level, combined with a median home price difference of about $42,000, creates an interesting decision point for buyers house hunting in north Round Rock.

I have sold homes in both of these zones and the neighborhoods have a completely different character. Kelly Lane draws from the Highway 45 and McNeil Road corridor with a mix of established and newer construction. Hopewell serves the north Round Rock area closer to IH-35 with larger, more established subdivisions. Lets look at the numbers and what the neighborhoods actually deliver.

Hopewell vs Kelly Lane: Quick Comparison

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.

Kelly Lane leads across every single domain, which is why it landed the A rating while Hopewell earned a B. The biggest gaps are in Student Achievement (91 vs 83) and School Progress/Academic Growth (93 vs 87 in both). But here is the thing that should matter to you: both schools earned 7 of 7 TEA distinctions. That means Hopewell, despite the lower overall score, is excelling at the individual subject level just as thoroughly as Kelly Lane. The B at Hopewell is a strong B, and both schools are delivering at a very high level by any objective measure.

Hopewell’s slightly higher economically disadvantaged rate (34.2% vs 28.5%) and English learner population (14.0% vs 11.2%) add context to the score gap. When you normalize for demographics, the six point overall difference narrows considerably. Both schools are getting strong results from their students.

For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, visit the Hopewell Middle School page or the Kelly Lane Middle School page.

Hopewell Middle: A B Rating That Punches Above Its Weight

Hopewell is one of the larger middle schools in Round Rock ISD at 1,202 students, and it draws from a wide range of elementary feeders including Anderson Mill, Caldwell Heights, Double File Trail, and Herrington. The school feeds into both Round Rock High School and Stony Point High School, giving buyers two strong high school options depending on where exactly they land in the zone.

The 7 of 7 distinctions at an 86 overall is the headline here. That tells you the school is performing at an elite level in specific subject areas even though the composite formula pulls the overall number into B territory. Hopewell has consistently been one of the reliable middle school campuses in RRISD, and the $407K median price makes it one of the more affordable ways to get into a high performing Round Rock ISD middle school zone. Not bad at all.

Kelly Lane Middle: The A Rating in an Affordable Zip Code

Kelly Lane is a slightly smaller campus at 910 students, and it feeds into McNeil High School. The school posted a 92 overall, with 93s in both School Progress and Academic Growth, meaning students are making exceptional year over year gains. That kind of growth number usually correlates with strong instruction and a campus culture that pushes every student to improve, not just the ones who were already at the top.

At a median home price of $450,000, the Kelly Lane zone is still very accessible by Round Rock ISD standards. The neighborhoods here tend toward newer construction with clean streets and well maintained common areas. For buyers who want the strongest possible TEA numbers at a middle school without crossing $500K, Kelly Lane is hard to beat.

The Neighborhoods

Hopewell’s zone includes established communities like Stone Canyon, Greenridge, and neighborhoods along IH-35 in north Round Rock. You will find a mix of homes built from the 1990s through the 2010s, with mature landscaping and that settled in neighborhood feel. Lot sizes are generally generous and prices range from the upper $300s to the low $500s.

Kelly Lane draws from the Wells Branch area and communities along McNeil Road and Parmer Lane. The housing stock here includes both established neighborhoods and newer developments. The area has strong retail access and easy connections to both IH-35 and Highway 183, making it convenient for commuters heading into downtown Austin or the tech campuses along 183.

Browse all homes zoned to Hopewell Middle School or homes zoned to Kelly Lane Middle School.

Which School Fits You?

You might lean toward Hopewell if:

• You want access to either Round Rock HS or Stony Point HS as a high school feeder
• You prefer a lower median price point around $407K
• The 7 of 7 distinctions reassure you that the B rating understates the school’s actual performance

You might lean toward Kelly Lane if:

• The highest possible TEA score at the middle school level is your top priority
• You want your student in the McNeil High School pipeline
• A 93 in Academic Growth signals the kind of instructional quality you are looking for
• You are comfortable spending a bit more for a slightly higher rated campus

Honestly, you are in great shape either way. Both schools earned every possible distinction, both sit in one of the best districts in Texas, and neither zone will break the bank. Kelly Lane has the edge on the overall score, but Hopewell gives you more flexibility on price and a choice of two high schools. I have helped buyers land happily in both zones.

Ready to Find Your Home?

Round Rock ISD has some of the best middle schools in the state, and I would love to help you figure out which zone works best for your situation. I have been helping buyers in the Austin metro for over 19 years, and I know these neighborhoods from the curb to the classroom. Lets set up a time to talk.

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