Ed Neuhaus 
Both Schools Are in Leander ISD. Both Scored in the C Range. The Feeders Tell a Different Story.
North Elementary scored a 79 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability rating. Reed Elementary came in at 73. Both are Leander ISD campuses in the Cedar Park area, and both carry C ratings from the state. The median home prices are close: $480,000 near North and $447,000 near Reed. For buyers who have zeroed in on Leander ISD and this part of Cedar Park, the comparison between these two C rated campuses matters more than it might seem at first glance.
The 6 point gap between a 79 and a 73 is the difference between a campus that is holding steady and one that dropped from a B the year before. Reed scored an 84 in 2024 and fell to 73 in 2025, which is a notable decline. North has been more consistent in the C to low B range. For buyers thinking about the next few years, that trajectory matters.
North vs Reed Elementary: Quick Comparison
| North Elementary | Reed Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | C (79/100) | C (73/100) |
| Enrollment | 736 students | 763 students |
| Grades | KG – 05 | EE – 05 |
| District | Leander ISD | Leander ISD |
| Median Home Price | $479,900 | $447,495 |
| Feeds Into | LISD MS then HS | Henry / Cedar Park / Leander MS then Cedar Park / Leander / Vista 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 | North Elementary | Reed Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C (79/100) | C (73/100) |
| Student Achievement | C (78/100) | C (72/100) |
| School Progress | C (79/100) | D (69/100) |
| Academic Growth | B (80/100) | D (69/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | C (78/100) | C (74/100) |
| Enrollment | 736 students (KG – 05) | 763 students (EE – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 45.2% | 48.5% |
| English Learners | 20.1% | 17.4% |
| TEA Distinctions | 5 of 7 earned | 6 of 7 earned |
North leads Reed in every domain, with the most significant gaps in School Progress and Academic Growth where North’s C and B grades outpace Reed’s two D marks. Those D grades in Progress and Growth are what pulled Reed down from its 2024 B rating. Interestingly, Reed earned 6 of 7 TEA distinctions compared to North’s 5, which means Reed has specific subject area strengths that the overall rating does not fully reflect. The demographic profiles are similar, so the performance gap is meaningful.
For the full TEA breakdown, visit the North Elementary school page or the Reed Elementary school page.
North Elementary: The More Consistent Performer
North has maintained a more stable TEA profile, hovering in the C to low B range without dramatic swings. The B in Academic Growth (80) is the school’s standout metric and indicates students are making progress year over year. At $480,000 median, the zone offers solid Leander ISD homes in the Cedar Park area with convenient access to the 183 corridor.
Reed Elementary: Stronger Distinctions, Weaker Trajectory
Reed’s drop from a B (84) in 2024 to a C (73) in 2025 is concerning, but the 6 of 7 distinctions tell you there are still areas where the school is performing at a high level. The Cedar Park neighborhoods zoned to Reed, including Red Oaks and communities along the Lakeline corridor, offer diverse housing options at a slightly lower median of $447,000. The feeder pattern through Henry, Cedar Park, or Leander Middle and then to strong Leander ISD high schools remains a selling point regardless of the elementary rating.
The Neighborhoods
Both zones cover well established Cedar Park neighborhoods with suburban convenience and modern commercial amenities. North’s zone tends to be a bit more centrally located within Cedar Park. Reed’s zone runs closer to the Lakeline Mall area with townhome and condo options mixed in with traditional single family homes.
Browse all homes zoned to North or homes zoned to Reed.
Which School Fits You?
You might lean toward North Elementary if:
- Consistency in TEA scores matters to you
- The B in Academic Growth is a positive signal
- You want a slightly more central Cedar Park location
You might lean toward Reed Elementary if:
- The lower median price and diverse housing options are a draw
- The 6 of 7 distinctions suggest subject area strengths you value
- You believe the 2024 B rating is more representative of the school’s potential
North is the safer bet right now based on consistency and stronger scores in the growth domains. Reed is cheaper and has those distinctions working in its favor, but the downward trajectory from B to C deserves attention. Either way, both schools feed into the same strong Leander ISD secondary pipeline, which is the real reason most buyers are shopping in this area.
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