Hopewell vs Ridgeview Middle: Round Rock ISD Compared (2025 TEA)

Same District, Same Feeder High School, Very Different Middle School Zones

Ridgeview Middle pulled an A (91/100) on its 2025 TEA report card. Hopewell Middle pulled a B (86/100). Same Round Rock ISD, same Stony Point High School waiting at the end of the line for some students from both campuses, and a $95,000 gap in median home price between the two attendance zones.

Both schools sit in the part of Round Rock ISD that buyers ask me about constantly. Hopewell anchors the northeast quadrant near Highway 79 and Gattis School Road. Ridgeview sits a bit further south and west, closer to the Forest Creek and Old Settlers Park area. So when buyers ask me which one is “better,” my answer is the same one I have been giving for 19 years: better at what, and better for who.

Lets walk through the actual data and the actual neighborhoods, because that is the only way to answer the question honestly.

Hopewell vs Ridgeview Middle: Quick Comparison

TEA School Performance Comparison (2025)

The Texas Education Agency evaluates every public school in the state across three accountability domains under the 2025 framework: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. Here is how both Round Rock ISD middle schools performed.

TEA awards up to 7 distinction designations to middle schools each year (across ELA/Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Academic Growth, Postsecondary Readiness, and Closing the Gaps). Designations vary year to year based on relative performance against comparison groups, so we point buyers to the official TEA campus report card for current-year earned counts rather than quoting numbers that go stale.

Ridgeview’s edge shows up most clearly in Student Achievement and Closing the Gaps, the two domains that lean on STAAR proficiency. Hopewell holds its own across the board and has been a consistent B-rated campus for years (its rating history from 2019 to 2025 shows scores of 86, 81, 88, 82, and 86 across reporting years). Worth noting: Hopewell is serving a student body where roughly one in three students is economically disadvantaged, nearly double Ridgeview’s percentage, and is still pulling a solid B. That tells you something about the faculty.

For the full TEA breakdown, rating history, and program details on each campus, visit the Hopewell Middle school page or the Ridgeview Middle school page.

Hopewell Middle: The Northeast Round Rock Workhorse

Hopewell sits in the part of Round Rock that has done most of the growing over the last decade. The school pulls from eight elementary campuses spread across northeast Round Rock, which is a lot of feeder schools, and that gives the campus a noticeably diverse mix of academic preparation levels coming in the door each fall. The faculty has built a track record of moving that group forward.

The Hopewell zone is heavy on master-planned communities. Paloma Lake is the headliner, built around a 42-acre lake with miles of trails, resort-style pools, and a clubhouse that actually gets used. Teravista wraps around a public golf course and includes the Haven at Teravista condos for buyers who want lower-maintenance ownership at the same address. Avery Centre is the volume play, with active new construction from Century Communities and DR Horton that lands at the more accessible end of the zone’s price range.

Two big things to flag for buyers eyeing this zone. First, the median sale price (12 months trailing) is $390,500 across 322 closed residential sales, which means there is real inventory turnover. You will see options. Second, the high school assignment splits between Round Rock High School and Stony Point High School depending on your exact address. Buyers should always verify the specific high school assignment before going under contract, because that boundary runs through neighborhoods, not around them.

Ridgeview Middle: The Forest Creek Standard

Ridgeview has been an A-rated TEA campus every single reporting year going back to 2019. That kind of consistency is rare. The campus draws from five elementary schools (a smaller and tighter feeder pattern than Hopewell’s eight), which usually translates to a more cohesive incoming class each fall.

The neighborhood mix in this zone leans a bit more established. Forest Creek is the anchor, a large subdivision with mature trees, a golf course, and a community amenities center that has aged well. Double Creek Crossing brings newer construction from David Weekley and Pacesetter Homes for buyers who want updated finishes. Round Rock Ranch, Sonoma Heights, and Northfields fill in the rest of the zone.

Ridgeview also splits at the high school level (Cedar Ridge or Stony Point depending on address), so the same advice applies: verify before you offer.

The Neighborhoods

The price gap between these two zones is real and it traces back to the type of housing stock. Hopewell’s zone is dominated by larger, newer master-planned subdivisions with active builder inventory, and that volume keeps median pricing more accessible. Ridgeview’s zone leans toward established neighborhoods with mature landscaping, and Forest Creek’s golf course adds a premium. The result: $390,500 vs $485,000 at the median, a $95K spread.

That said, both zones have entry points and both have move-up options. There is plenty of overlap in the middle of the price range. Browse all homes zoned to Hopewell Middle or all homes zoned to Ridgeview Middle to see what is actually on the market today.

Which School Fits You?

I get this question every week, so here is the honest read.

You might lean toward Hopewell if:

• Budget is a real factor and the $95K median gap matters for your monthly payment
• You want new construction options and active builder inventory
• The Paloma Lake or Teravista amenity package appeals to your lifestyle
• You are comfortable with Round Rock HS or Stony Point HS as the eventual high school landing spot

You might lean toward Ridgeview if:

• TEA Overall Rating is a top-3 decision factor and you want an A-rated middle school
• You prefer established neighborhoods with mature trees over newer master-planned developments
• Cedar Ridge High School is on your short list (it is one of the two possible Ridgeview feeder high schools)

Here is the part most blog posts skip. Hopewell’s faculty is doing harder work than Ridgeview’s, by the numbers. Hopewell is moving a student body with nearly double the economic-disadvantage percentage to a solid B rating. That does not show up in the headline score, but it absolutely shows up in your child’s experience of the school. If your kid is a strong test-taker who will thrive anywhere, the campus difference matters less than the neighborhood you actually want to live in.

Ready to Find Your Home?

I have lived and worked in Central Texas for 19+ years, and I have walked buyers through both the Hopewell and Ridgeview zones more times than I can count. The right answer is not the same for every buyer, and a good agent should be able to tell you why, not just hand you a TEA score and call it a day.

Lets find the right block, the right floor plan, and the right school zone for what you actually need.

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