Hill Country Middle School is in Eanes ISD and earned a 10/10 rating from Great School’s as of October 2026. Located on Walsh Tarlton Drive, it serves the northern and eastern half of the district, fed by Bridge Point, Cedar Creek and Eanes elementaries, and it is a U.S. Blue Ribbon School. This page covers its official TEA rating, its programs, the neighborhoods zoned to it, and four years of closed-sales data for homes in its zone from Unlock MLS.
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Hill Country Middle School Snapshot
- Address: 1300 Walsh Tarlton Drive, Austin, TX 78746
- School District: Eanes ISD
- Grades Served: 6th through 8th grade
- Enrollment: 944 students (TEA, 2025-26)
- Principal: Morgan Peccarelli
- Phone: (512) 732-9220
- Mascot: Cougars
- GreatSchools Rating: It is 10/10 as of October 2026.
These two ratings measure different things, which is worth knowing before comparing schools. GreatSchools weighs test performance against schools serving similar student populations. The Texas Education Agency’s rating, below, is the state’s own official measurement and the one used for school accountability purposes.
Academic Performance: Texas Education Agency Accountability Rating
- Overall TEA Rating: A (95 out of 100)
- Student Achievement: A (95) (based on STAAR performance)
- School Progress: A (93) (student growth compared to schools serving similar populations)
- Closing the Gaps: A (94)
Hill Country Middle School earned an overall A (95 out of 100) from TEA for the 2025-26 school year, with A ratings in all three domains. It has been rated A every year since 2022, scoring 97, 95, 96 and 95 from 2021-22 through 2024-25, one of the most consistent records in the district.
For context, under TEA’s scale, an A rating reflects exemplary performance, B is recognized performance, C is acceptable, D needs improvement, and F is unacceptable.
Source: Texas Education Agency, TXschools.gov campus accountability report (2026 (2025-26 school year) ratings, data last updated September 2026). TEA issues updated ratings annually, so verify the current rating directly with Eanes ISD or TEA before making a decision based on it.
Programs at Hill Country Middle
Hill Country’s campus site lists these programs:
- Fine arts: band, choir, orchestra and drama
- Athletics
- Clubs and student activities
- Gifted and Talented (GT) services
- Social and emotional learning
- Special education services
The campus lists the U.S. Blue Ribbon School award and the Texas Successful Schools Award among its recognitions. Its site does not publish a detailed elective or world-language list.
Facility plans
Eanes ISD’s Long-Range Facility Planning Committee recommended in March 2026 that Hill Country be replaced as part of a bond targeted for a May 2027 election, with the Westlake High School Ninth Grade Center proposed as a temporary home during construction. That is a recommendation only.
Contact Hill Country Middle School at (512) 732-9220 for current elective, athletics and fine arts details.
Where is Hill Country Middle School?
Hill Country Middle is located at:
1300 Walsh Tarlton Drive
Austin, TX 78746
Hill Country Middle Attendance Zone Map
Hill Country Middle School serves everything zoned to Bridge Point, Cedar Creek and Eanes elementaries. That covers the northern and eastern half of Eanes ISD, including Davenport Ranch, Rob Roy, Westview on Lake Austin, Rollingwood, most of West Lake Hills, Beecave Woods, Woodhaven and Treemont.
Eanes ISD assigns elementary zones by planning unit, so a street or subdivision can sit right on a line. Before you write an offer, confirm the address with Eanes ISD (the district schools page links to each campus) or call the campus directly, since boundaries can change between the day a home is listed and the day a family enrolls.
Homes Zoned to Hill Country Middle: Market Stats
These figures cover single-family homes pulled from Unlock MLS by School District (Eanes ISD) plus the Middle School field. Over the past four years the largest share of sales came from Davenport Ranch, Beecave Woods, Woodhaven, Westwood, Westview on Lake Austin, Rob Roy, Westlake Highlands, Countryside, Stonehedge Estates, Timberline Terrace and Treemont.
3-Year Closed Sales Trend
| Period | Homes Sold | Median Sale Price | Median $/Sq Ft | Sale-to-List Ratio | Median Days on Market |
| Sept 2022 – Aug 2023 | 123 | $2,200,000 | $633.17 | 95% | 35 days |
| Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 | 176 | $1,958,435 | $609.30 | 95% | 45 days |
| Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 | 173 | $2,125,000 | $570.57 | 94% | 65 days |
| Trailing 12 Months (Sept 2025 – Aug 2026) | 215 | $2,352,000 | $607.21 | 95% | 37 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The median sale price in the Hill Country zone rose to $2,352,000 over the trailing 12 months, up 10.7% from 2024-25 and 6.9% above 2022-23. Price per square foot recovered 6.4% over the past year to $607.21. Volume grew from 123 sales in 2022-23 to 215, and median days on market fell from 65 to 37, so this is a busier and quicker market than it was a year ago.
Current Inventory Snapshot
As of October 2, 2026
| Status | Count | Median List Price | Median Days on Market |
| Active | 76 | $2,949,475 | 50 days |
| Active Under Contract | 12 | $2,525,000 | 67 days |
| Pending | 8 | $2,122,500 | 16 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
96 homes are currently active, under contract or pending in the Hill Country zone. With 76 active listings against about 18 closed sales a month over the past year, that is roughly four months of supply. Active listings carry a median ask of $2,949,475.
Homes for Sale Near Hill Country Middle School
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Neighborhoods Zoned to Hill Country Middle
These neighborhoods are zoned to Hill Country Middle School through Bridge Point, Cedar Creek or Eanes Elementary. Click through to each one’s own guide for more detail.
Davenport Ranch
2-7 beds, 2-8 baths, 2,200-11,000 sqft, High $800,000s – $4.5MMs
Davenport West
4-8 beds, 3-9 baths, 3,000-10,000 sqft, $1.8MMs – $2MMs
Beecave Woods
3-5 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,200-4,900 sqft, Low $600,000s – $2MMs
Woodhaven
2-6 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,300-5,000 sqft, Low $800,000s – $3.7MMs
Westwood
3-5 beds, 2-7 baths, 1,800-5,500 sqft, $1.5MMs – $5.3MMs
Westview on Lake Austin
3-7 beds, 3-10 baths, 3,000-11,100 sqft, $2.2MMs – $6.2MMs
Rob Roy
3-8 beds, 2-10 baths, 2,600-12,500 sqft, $1MMs – $8.5MMs
Westlake Highlands
2-6 beds, 2-8 baths, 1,700-6,300 sqft, $1MMs – $6.5MMs
Rollingwood
Small city of mostly custom homes between MoPac and Loop 360. See the full guide for current homes and pricing.
West Lake Hills
Hilly, wooded city of custom homes along Bee Cave Road. See the full guide for current homes and pricing.
Treemont
3-6 beds, 3-6 baths, 2,200-6,200 sqft, $1MMs – $4.8MMs
Villas at Treemont
Small gated enclave off Loop 360 near Treemont. See the full guide for current homes and pricing.
Timberline Terrace
3-6 beds, 2-7 baths, 1,400-7,000 sqft, $1.8MMs – $7.1MMs
Westlake Park
3-5 beds, 2-6 baths, 1,500-4,800 sqft, $1.4MMs – $3.7MMs
Ridgewood Village
2-5 beds, 1-4 baths, 1,500-4,500 sqft, $1.1MMs – $2.4MMs
Bull Mountain
3-6 beds, 2-8 baths, 2,000-10,000 sqft, $2.6MMs – $3.5MMs
West Rim
4-8 beds, 3-11 baths, 3,300-13,000 sqft, $2.7MMs – $6.5MMs
Lakeshore Addition
2-6 beds, 2-7 baths, 2,000-11,000 sqft, $2MMs – $14MM
Rivercrest
3-6 beds, 2-9 baths, 1,800-10,000 sqft, $3.9MMs – $6.1MMs
Las Lomas
2-6 beds, 2-8 baths, 3,500-9,500 sqft, $2.7MMs – $8MMs
Feeder Elementary and High School
Hill Country Middle School is fed by these three elementary schools, and its students continue on to Westlake High School:
- Bridge Point Elementary, 6401 Cedar Street, Austin, TX 78746
Great Schools Rating: 10/10 - Cedar Creek Elementary, 3301 Pinnacle Road, Austin, TX 78746
Great Schools Rating: 9/10 - Eanes Elementary, 4101 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX 78746
Great Schools Rating: 10/10 - Westlake High School, 4100 Westbank Drive, Austin, TX 78746
Great Schools Rating: 9/10
Source: each campus’s “Our School” page on eanesisd.net, 2026-27 school year. Eanes ISD has a single high school, so every student in the district finishes at Westlake High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ratings & Zoning
Hill Country Middle School is rated A (95 out of 100) by the Texas Education Agency for 2025-26, with A ratings in all three domains, and it has been rated A every year since 2022. It is also a U.S. Blue Ribbon School. Its live GreatSchools rating is shown in the snapshot at the top of this page.
Bridge Point, Cedar Creek and Eanes elementaries. Barton Creek and Forest Trail feed West Ridge Middle School instead.
Westlake High School, the only high school in Eanes ISD.
Eanes ISD’s Long-Range Facility Planning Committee recommended in March 2026 that Hill Country be replaced through a bond targeted for May 2027. Trustees have not called that bond yet.
Homes & Market
Single-family homes in the zone sold for a median of $2,352,000 over the trailing 12 months (September 2025 through August 2026), at a median of $607.21 per square foot. Active listings currently carry a median asking price of $2,949,475.
Homes are generally pricier in the Hill Country zone. Over the past year the median sale price was $2,352,000 versus $1,393,139 in the West Ridge zone, and $607.21 versus $450.10 per square foot.
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