Wells Branch El
Austin, TX · Round Rock ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
3,380th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 23%· Stable
14650 MERRILTOWN DR, Austin, TX 78728
(512)428-3400NCES ID 483808006166Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wells Branch El 3,380th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 23th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 211 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 633 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.2% | 74.4% | ▲ 41.2 pts | |
| White | 26.1% | 12.6% | ▼ 13.5 pts | |
| Black | 20.4% | 7.6% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.8% | 3.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 13.8% | 1.9% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $409K in zip 78728 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Wells Branch El in?
Wells Branch El is part of the Round Rock ISD district in Austin, Texas.
Is Wells Branch El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wells Branch El 3,380th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wells Branch El?
Hispanic 74%, White 13%, Black 8%, Two or more races 3% (633 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wells Branch El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78728 is $409K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.