The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 56% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Jacob's Well El
Jacob's Well Elementary serves students in grades three through five in Wimberley, a small Hill Country city that blends tourism and arts with spreading residential growth. The school sits apart from downtown Wimberley, which centers on a walkable Square with galleries, wine tasting rooms, and local events, while the district's four campuses occupy separate locations. The area has seen rising property values and new home construction as part of the broader fast-growth Central Texas market.
In the most recent state testing, Jacob's Well showed uneven performance across subjects and grades. Reading proficiency ran stronger than math: across third through fifth grade, reading achievement hovered around the mid-to-high range, with nearly three-quarters of third-graders and fifth-graders reaching proficiency. Math performance was softer, with third-grade proficiency below half, then climbing to nearly two-thirds by fourth grade before settling to somewhat below that by fifth grade. Science data was limited and did not support reporting. Overall proficiency across tested subjects ran in the upper middle range when compared to other districts in Hays County, placing the school above the median among its peers. The school tested only a small handful of students in Spanish-language assessments, so those results do not provide a full picture of English-language learning or dual-language program reach.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller population of Hispanic students and a smaller share qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a community with mixed but generally higher economic resources. The school enrolled a mid-sized cohort across its three grades, with stable numbers within a few hundred students total. Special population counts were not available, so a parent would want to reach out directly about special education, gifted services, or English-language support specifics.
Wimberley ISD voters approved a substantial bond in May 2025 to address enrollment growth and aging facilities, with funding for campus expansions, infrastructure repairs, technology, and athletic improvements over the coming years. That bond is expected to raise property tax rates modestly, though actual tax bills for homeowners are being driven upward more steeply by rapidly appreciating home values in the area. Home prices in the Wimberley zip code have run well above state and national medians, and while values have declined slightly year-over-year, the market remains expensive relative to income. Rents have also softened slightly but remain elevated.
For families considering the area, Jacob's Well offers a middle-grade elementary experience in a growing, affluent Hill Country setting. Reading instruction appears a relative strength. Math proficiency warrants attention, particularly in the lower elementary grades; a parent might ask the school directly about intervention approaches and how students who are not yet meeting standard are supported. The broader context is one of expansion and facility upgrade as the district manages rapid community growth, combined with a local real estate market that continues to see high prices despite recent moderation.
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