Ed Neuhaus 
Ridgeview Scored a 91. Hopewell Scored an 86. Both Feed Into Round Rock ISD’s Best High Schools.
Ridgeview Middle School earned an A with a 91 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Hopewell Middle School earned a B with an 86. Both are in Round Rock ISD, both serve over 1,200 students, and both earned all 7 TEA distinctions. The 5 point gap is not enormous, but when both schools feed into flagship high schools (Cedar Ridge for Ridgeview, Stony Point for Hopewell), the comparison matters for buyers choosing between the east and northeast corridors of Round Rock ISD.
Ridgeview has the edge in Student Achievement (91 vs 85) and Closing the Gaps (91 vs 88). Hopewell’s Closing the Gaps score of 88 is strong, but Ridgeview’s 91 in that domain, with an A rating, means the school is doing exceptional work serving all student groups. The median home price near Ridgeview ($484,950) is about $77,000 higher than Hopewell ($407,490), which is a real consideration for budget conscious buyers in Williamson County.
Hopewell vs Ridgeview: Quick Comparison
| Hopewell Middle School | Ridgeview Middle School | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | B (86/100) | A (91/100) |
| Enrollment | 1,202 students | 1,249 students |
| Grades | 6 through 8 | 6 through 8 |
| District | Round Rock ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $407,490 | $484,950 |
| Feeds Into | Stony Point HS | Cedar Ridge 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 | Hopewell Middle School | Ridgeview Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | B (86/100) | A (91/100) |
| Student Achievement | B (85/100) | A (91/100) |
| School Progress | B (80/100) | B (86/100) |
| Academic Growth | B (80/100) | B (86/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | B (88/100) | A (91/100) |
| Enrollment | 1,202 students (6 through 8) | 1,249 students (6 through 8) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 33.7% | 17.1% |
| English Learners | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| TEA Distinctions | 7 of 7 earned | 7 of 7 earned |
Ridgeview leads in every domain: 6 points in Student Achievement, 6 in School Progress and Academic Growth, and 3 in Closing the Gaps. But Hopewell has 33.7% economically disadvantaged students compared to Ridgeview’s 17.1%, which makes Hopewell’s B at 86 with all 7 distinctions a more impressive feat in context. Both schools are performing well above the state average, and both feed into high schools with strong reputations.
For the full TEA breakdown on each campus, including rating history and all distinctions, visit the Hopewell Middle School page or the Ridgeview Middle School page.
Ridgeview: An A Rated Campus Feeding Cedar Ridge High School
Ridgeview has 1,249 students and feeds primarily into Cedar Ridge High School, one of Round Rock ISD’s newer flagship high schools. The A rating at 91 with 7 of 7 distinctions positions Ridgeview as one of the top middle schools in the district. The campus draws from communities in the eastern part of Round Rock, including areas along the 79 corridor and Double File Trail neighborhoods. Cedar Ridge High School has built a strong reputation quickly and offers competitive athletics, AP courses, and CTE programs.
Hopewell: B Rated With the Better Price
Hopewell serves 1,202 students and feeds into Stony Point High School, the other flagship campus in the northeast part of Round Rock ISD. The B rating at 86 with all 7 distinctions is a consistent, reliable performance profile. With a higher economically disadvantaged percentage than Ridgeview, Hopewell is doing more with a more challenging population. Stony Point is a large, well established high school with strong programs and a deep alumni network.
At $407,490 median, Hopewell offers a $77,000 savings over Ridgeview while delivering a campus that is only 5 points behind on TEA and has the same 7 of 7 distinction count.
The Neighborhoods
Hopewell draws from communities in the northeast Round Rock area along the 79 corridor and extending toward Hutto. The $407,490 median gets you into newer construction and developing communities at a price point that is accessible for a lot of buyers. This part of Round Rock ISD has seen significant growth, and the neighborhoods offer modern amenities.
Ridgeview’s zone covers communities further south in the eastern part of Round Rock, including areas near Gattis School Road and the Forest Creek corridor. The $484,950 median reflects a mix of established and newer homes with community amenities. The area is convenient to I-35 and the growing commercial centers along the 79 and 130 corridors.
Browse all homes zoned to Hopewell Middle School or homes zoned to Ridgeview Middle School.
Which School Fits You?
Both schools are strong. The question is what you are optimizing for.
You might lean toward Ridgeview if:
- An A rated campus with a 91 overall is your target
- The Cedar Ridge High School pathway appeals to you
- The stronger Student Achievement score (91 vs 85) matters to your assessment
You might lean toward Hopewell if:
- A $77,000 savings on median home price is meaningful for your budget
- A B rated campus with 7 of 7 distinctions is more than sufficient
- The Stony Point High School pathway fits your preference
- You appreciate a school earning strong marks with a more challenging population
For the money, Hopewell is the value play. A B at 86 with all 7 distinctions for $77K less than the A at 91 is a reasonable trade off. But if you have the budget and want the highest TEA score available in this corridor, Ridgeview earns it. Either way you are in Round Rock ISD feeding into one of the district’s two top high schools, and that is a great position to be in.
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