Wells Branch Elementary School is in the Round Rock ISD and earned a 5/10 rating from Great School’s as of October 2026. Wells Branch sits at 14650 Merriltown Drive in the Wells Branch area of North Austin (78728) and serves Pre-K through 5th grade as one of Round Rock ISD’s arts integration academies, with a dual language program. Its zone covers the central sections of Wells Branch plus Kings Village and Century Park, and it feeds Deerpark Middle and McNeil High.
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Wells Branch Elementary School Snapshot
- Address: 14650 Merriltown Drive, Austin, TX 78728
- School District: Round Rock ISD
- Grades Served: Pre-K through 5th grade
- Enrollment: 558 students (TEA TAPR, 2024-25)
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1 (TEA TAPR, 2024-25)
- Principal: Angelica Negrete
- School Hours: 7:35 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
- Mascot & Colors: Explorers; blue and green
- Opened: 1985 (arts integration academy since 2016)
- Phone: (512) 428-3400
- GreatSchools Rating: It is 5/10 as of October 2026.
GreatSchools and the Texas Education Agency 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
Wells Branch Elementary earned an overall D (69) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 accountability ratings, down from a C (76) in 2025. Student Achievement held at a D (62), but School Progress slipped from a C (78) to a C (70) and Closing the Gaps fell from a C (71) to a D (67). In 2025 the campus earned a TEA distinction for Academic Achievement in Science; it earned none in 2026.
- Overall TEA Rating (2026): D (69)
- Student Achievement: D (62), based on STAAR performance
- School Progress: C (70), with Academic Growth at C (70) and Relative Performance at F (56)
- Closing the Gaps: D (67)
- 2025 Rating, for comparison: C (76), with Student Achievement D (62), School Progress C (78), and Closing the Gaps C (71)
For context, Round Rock ISD as a whole earned a B (89) in 2026, so Wells Branch is well below the district. About 55% of its students are economically disadvantaged and about 62% are served in bilingual or ESL programs (TEA, 2024-25). TEA has identified the campus for targeted support and improvement in both 2025 and 2026, and Round Rock ISD trustees approved a campus improvement plan in March 2026. Its rating history is 2022 B (81), 2023 D (66), 2024 C (73), 2025 C (76), and 2026 D (69).
Source: Texas Education Agency 2026 and 2025 accountability summary reports for Wells Branch Elementary (campus 246909115). TEA issues updated ratings annually, so verify the current rating directly with Round Rock ISD or TEA before making a decision based on it.
Programs at Wells Branch Elementary
- Arts Integration Academy: Wells Branch became one of Round Rock ISD’s arts integration academies in 2016. Students learn content through the arts, meeting academic and fine arts standards in the same lessons, and every student also takes weekly dance, music, theatre, and visual arts classes.
- Violin: An optional Suzuki-inspired violin program is offered to students in grades K-5.
- Dual Language: Wells Branch is a dual language campus using Round Rock ISD’s 90/10 Spanish-English model. It is offered to Spanish-speaking emergent bilingual students, and English-proficient students may enter in kindergarten. About 62% of students were in bilingual/ESL programs in 2024-25 (TEA).
- Pre-K 4: Prekindergarten Four is offered for students who meet state eligibility, with limited tuition-based spots that may be available.
- Gifted and Talented: About 7% of students were identified for Round Rock ISD’s GT services in 2024-25 (TEA).
- Enrichment and After-School Care: Round Rock ISD’s Enrichment Department offers after-school options such as chess, robotics, leadership and academic competitions, and the district partners with the YMCA for after-school and summer childcare.
From the campus About and Programs pages (wellsbranch.roundrockisd.org). Contact the school at (512) 428-3400 for current details.
Where is Wells Branch Elementary School?
Wells Branch Elementary is located at:
14650 Merriltown Drive
Austin, TX 78728
Wells Branch Elementary Attendance Zone Map
The map above shows where the Wells Branch Elementary campus building sits. To confirm whether a specific home address is zoned to Wells Branch, use Round Rock ISD’s official interactive boundary map: Round Rock ISD School Boundaries & Maps.
Wells Branch Elementary’s zone is compact and sits in the 78728 ZIP code between McNeil Drive and the Pflugerville ISD line, covering the central Wells Branch sections plus Kings Village, Century Park, and the apartment and business-park corridor along Parmer Lane and McNeil Road. The Wells Branch neighborhood is split three ways (Wells Branch Elementary, Joe Lee Johnson in Round Rock ISD, and Pflugerville ISD schools for the eastern and southern sections), so the neighborhood name does not settle the school or even the district. The whole zone feeds Deerpark Middle and McNeil High. Round Rock ISD approved a campus improvement plan for Wells Branch in March 2026, but no boundary change or closure affecting it has been announced for 2026-27. Confirm a specific address with Round Rock ISD’s School Boundaries and Maps tool before writing an offer.
Homes Zoned to Wells Branch Elementary: Market Stats
Here is what actually happened in Wells Branch Elementary’s attendance zone over the past four years, pulled directly from Unlock MLS for single-family homes in Round Rock ISD listed as zoned to Wells Branch Elementary.
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 | 57 | $437,000 | $259.61 | 99% | 20 days |
| Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 | 40 | $418,000 | $262.70 | 98% | 23 days |
| Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 | 63 | $425,000 | $239.50 | 98% | 27 days |
| Trailing 12 Months (Sept 2025 – Aug 2026) | 44 | $395,000 | $225.70 | 98% | 40 days |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The median sale price in the Wells Branch Elementary zone is $395,000 over the trailing twelve months, about 10% below the $437,000 median of 2022-23. Median price per square foot moved down about 13% over the same stretch ($259.61 to $225.70). 44 homes sold in the trailing twelve months, down 30% from 63 in 2024-25, and the median home sold in 40 days at about 98% of list price, compared with 20 days in 2022-23.
Current Inventory Snapshot
As of October 1, 2026
| Status | Count | Median List Price | Median Days on Market |
| Active | 16 | $409,450 | 36 days |
| Active Under Contract | 1 | $355,000 | 131 days |
| Pending | 0 | — | — |
Data sourced from Unlock MLS. Statistics deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
17 single-family homes are currently active, under contract, or pending in the Wells Branch Elementary zone. At the past year’s pace of about 4 sales a month, the 16 active listings represent roughly 4.4 months of supply, which is a fairly balanced market. The median active listing has been on the market 36 days, in line with how quickly homes have been selling.
Homes for Sale Near Wells Branch Elementary School
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Neighborhoods Zoned to Wells Branch Elementary
The neighborhoods below are zoned, in whole or in part, to Wells Branch Elementary. Click through to each one’s own guide for more detail.
Wells Branch (part)
2-5 beds, 1-4 baths, 800-3,400 sqft, Low $200,000s – Mid $500,000s
Other subdivisions with homes zoned to Wells Branch Elementary include Kings Village, Woods of Century Park and Century Park, Bratton Park, Ashton Woods, and McNeil Estates, along with apartment communities along Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive. Wells Branch itself is split three ways: its central sections go to Wells Branch Elementary, its northern sections (Phase E, Phase W-2, Lake at Wells Branch) go to Joe Lee Johnson, and its eastern and southern sections are in Pflugerville ISD.
Feeder Middle and High Schools
Every home zoned to Wells Branch Elementary feeds into the same middle and high school:
- Deerpark Middle School, 8849 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78729
Great Schools Rating: 5/10 - McNeil High School, 5720 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78729
Great Schools Rating: 7/10
Source: Round Rock ISD Feeder Chart (Wells Branch ES -> Deerpark MS -> McNeil HS); confirmed with the RRISD 2025-26 boundary GIS (whole zone inside the Deerpark and McNeil zones).
Frequently Asked Questions
Ratings & Zoning
Wells Branch earned a D (69) from the Texas Education Agency in 2026, after a C (76) in 2025, and it is below Round Rock ISD’s B (89). It does offer an arts integration program with weekly dance, music, theatre and art, plus dual language, so a campus visit is worthwhile alongside the ratings.
It is 5/10 as of October 2026.
Its 2026 overall rating is a D (69): Student Achievement D (62), School Progress C (70), and Closing the Gaps D (67). In 2025 it was rated C (76) with a distinction in science.
The central sections of Wells Branch, plus Kings Village, Woods of Century Park, Century Park, Bratton Park and Ashton Woods. Northern Wells Branch sections go to Joe Lee Johnson, and the eastern and southern sections are in Pflugerville ISD.
Search the exact address on Round Rock ISD’s School Boundaries and Maps page. Because Wells Branch is split between two Round Rock ISD elementaries and Pflugerville ISD, confirm the address rather than relying on the neighborhood name.
Grades, Programs & Home Prices
The whole zone feeds Deerpark Middle School and McNeil High School, per Round Rock ISD’s feeder chart.
Since 2016 Wells Branch has been an arts integration academy, so students learn academic content through the arts, and all students take weekly dance, music, theatre and visual arts. An optional Suzuki-inspired violin program is offered in grades K-5.
Round Rock ISD partners with the YMCA for after-school and summer childcare, and its Enrichment Department offers after-school activities such as chess, robotics and leadership.
Over the trailing 12 months (September 2025 through August 2026), the median closed sale price for single-family homes zoned to Wells Branch Elementary was $395,000, based on Unlock MLS data, across 44 sales. See the Market Stats section above for the full trend.
The median sale price over the past twelve months was $395,000, about 10% below the 2022-23 median of $437,000. Homes that sold took a median of 40 days at about 98% of list price, and there are 16 active listings right now. Listings that have sat longer are usually where buyers have the most room to negotiate. We’re happy to walk through current inventory together.
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