Ed Neuhaus 
Jollyville Scores 87 Out of 100. Parmer Lane Scores 78. Same Corridor, Different Districts.
Jollyville Elementary earned a B rating with an 87 out of 100 on the 2025 TEA accountability report, making it one of the stronger elementary campuses in Round Rock ISD. Parmer Lane Elementary, just four miles down the road in Pflugerville ISD, came in at a C with 78. Same general part of northwest Austin, nine points apart on the state’s scorecard, but two completely different school districts.
And that district distinction matters more than most buyers realize. Both schools sit along the Parmer Lane corridor, one of the most active employment stretches in the entire Austin metro. But the campuses serve very different student populations, and the feeder patterns take students in entirely different directions once they leave fifth grade.
I have worked with buyers in this part of town for years, and the question I get most often is some version of “is Parmer Lane good enough, or should I stretch for Jollyville?” So lets dig into the actual numbers and figure out what the data says.
Parmer Lane vs Jollyville: Quick Comparison
| Parmer Lane Elementary | Jollyville Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| TEA Rating | C (78/100) | B (87/100) |
| Enrollment | 486 students | 637 students |
| Grades | EE – 05 | EE – 05 |
| District | Pflugerville ISD | Round Rock ISD |
| Median Home Price | $479,900 | $439,998 |
| Feeds Into | Pflugerville ISD middle → high school | Canyon Vista / Deerpark MS → McNeil / RRHS / Westwood 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 | Parmer Lane Elementary | Jollyville Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | C (78/100) | B (87/100) |
| Student Achievement | C (70/100) | B (86/100) |
| School Progress | C (79/100) | B (89/100) |
| Academic Growth | C (79/100) | B (89/100) |
| Closing the Gaps | C (77/100) | D (69/100) |
| Enrollment | 486 students (EE – 05) | 637 students (EE – 05) |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 75.9% | 23.4% |
| English Learners | 67.1% | 43.0% |
| TEA Distinctions | 2 of 7 earned | 0 of 7 earned |
The biggest gap here is Student Achievement, where Jollyville leads by 16 points. But look at the context: Parmer Lane serves a student body that is 75.9% economically disadvantaged and 67.1% English Learners. Jollyville’s numbers are 23.4% and 43.0% respectively. And here is an interesting wrinkle: Parmer Lane actually outperforms Jollyville in Closing the Gaps, 77 to 69. That is the domain that measures how well a school serves its most vulnerable students, and Parmer Lane is doing it better despite the tougher demographic profile.
Jollyville has been consistently rated B going back to 2019. Parmer Lane had an A in 2019 and a B as recently as 2024, so the 2025 dip to a C is worth watching but not necessarily a long term trend. For the full breakdown on each campus, visit the Parmer Lane school page or the Jollyville school page.
Parmer Lane: Pflugerville ISD and a Trend Worth Watching
Parmer Lane Elementary had an A rating in 2019. It held a B through 2022, 2023, and 2024 before dropping to a C in 2025. That kind of downward trajectory gets attention, and I understand why buyers notice it. But the Closing the Gaps score of 77, which is higher than Jollyville’s 69, tells you that this campus is doing meaningful work with its student population. The school earned 2 of 7 TEA distinctions this cycle.
As a Pflugerville ISD campus, Parmer Lane feeds into the Pflugerville ISD middle and high school network. The Parmer Lane corridor puts residents close to Apple, Dell, Samsung, and dozens of other employers. The neighborhoods feeding into Parmer Lane tend toward newer construction with a mix of established subdivisions and more recent planned communities. Median home prices in the zone sit around $479,900, which is actually higher than Jollyville despite the lower TEA score. That tells you something about how buyers value the location itself.
Jollyville: Steady B Rating and Milwood’s Mature Neighborhoods
Jollyville has earned a B in every single TEA evaluation going back to 2019. That level of consistency is genuinely rare. The campus scored an 87 in 2025 with B ratings across Student Achievement, School Progress, and Academic Growth. The one soft spot is Closing the Gaps at a D with 69 out of 100, which is something to keep an eye on.
The Jollyville zone is anchored by Milwood, one of northwest Austin’s most beloved established neighborhoods. Milwood was developed primarily in the late 1980s and 1990s, so you get mature live oak canopies, larger lots by modern standards, and that settled neighborhood character that newer subdivisions simply cannot replicate. The median home price sits around $439,998.
The feeder pattern is where Jollyville gets interesting. Depending on your address, students can feed into Canyon Vista or Deerpark for middle school, and then on to McNeil, Round Rock High, or Westwood for high school. Westwood in particular has built a strong STEM reputation and is one of the most academically competitive campuses in Round Rock ISD. That optionality is a genuine advantage for buyers who care about the full K through 12 path.
The Neighborhoods
The Parmer Lane zone draws from communities along one of north Austin’s busiest employment corridors. The neighborhoods here tend to be a mix of established homes with mature trees and newer subdivisions built over the past decade. You are close to everything: the Domain, major grocery stores, and a commute to downtown that actually works via MoPac or 183.
The Jollyville zone is more defined by Milwood’s distinct identity. These are tree lined streets, brick homes from the late 80s and 90s, and a neighborhood culture that feels genuinely settled. The Lakeline area is close by for shopping and dining, and the Domain adds upscale options just to the south.
Browse all homes zoned to Parmer Lane Elementary or homes zoned to Jollyville Elementary.
Which School Fits You?
These campuses are in different districts, which is the single most important thing to understand before you compare them.
You might lean toward Parmer Lane if:
- You want to be right on the Parmer Lane tech corridor with the shortest possible commute to Apple, Dell, or Samsung
- You prefer newer construction and planned community amenities
- You value how well a school serves its most vulnerable students (Parmer Lane’s Closing the Gaps score is 8 points higher than Jollyville’s)
- Pflugerville ISD’s feeder pattern works for your situation
You might lean toward Jollyville if:
- A consistent B rating year after year matters to your decision
- You want Milwood’s mature neighborhood character and established tree canopy
- The Round Rock ISD feeder path, especially the potential route to Westwood, is a priority
If I am being honest, Jollyville’s consistency is hard to argue with. A campus that has held a B for six straight years tells you something about the culture and the community that supports it. But Parmer Lane’s stronger Closing the Gaps performance and its prime location along the tech corridor mean it deserves more credit than the C rating alone suggests.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Choosing between Parmer Lane and Jollyville comes down to what matters most to you: which district you want, the specific neighborhood character, and whether TEA consistency or location convenience drives your decision. I have helped buyers navigate exactly this choice dozens of times, and the right answer is always personal.
Lets talk through it. Schedule a consultation with Ed Neuhaus and the Neuhaus Realty Group team. With 19 years in the Austin market and over 2,000 transactions behind us, we know these neighborhoods inside and out. Be safe, be good, and be nice to people.
