Wimberley Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Wimberley Isd

Wimberley ISD is a small to mid-sized district in Hays County serving a mostly rural and suburban area. The district's enrollment spans pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across four schools: two elementary buildings, a junior high, and a high school. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller numbers of other groups represented. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available, limiting visibility into the socioeconomic profile of enrolled families.

State testing results show a mixed picture. In English language arts, the district demonstrates relative strength, with a majority of third and sixth grade students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standards, and particularly solid eighth-grade performance. Reading comprehension and writing skills appear to be the district's more solid ground across the tested grades.

Mathematics presents a softer spot. Proficiency rates are lower across most tested grades, and seventh grade in particular shows a steep drop in math attainment, a pattern that may warrant closer conversation with the school about transition supports or curriculum shifts at that grade level. A parent considering Wimberley ISD may want to look into what resources and interventions are in place for students who struggle with algebra and pre-algebra skills. Science and social studies proficiency rates fall in the moderate range, neither dramatically strong nor deeply concerning.

When positioned against other districts in Hays County, Wimberley ISD ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. It also stands out for very low chronic absenteeism rates, a sign of strong family engagement and student connection to school. Per-pupil spending is below the county median, a characteristic that may reflect either efficient resource use or tighter budget margins.

The district is currently managing significant growth. Wimberley is located in a fast-appreciating real estate market where home values have risen steeply in recent years. Voters approved a bond package in May 2025 to address enrollment expansion and aging facilities, including HVAC and roofing repairs, technology infrastructure, and campus improvements. The bond is expected to raise the district's tax rate modestly, though families should be aware that even as the district's rate has been lowered in recent years, actual property tax bills have climbed because appraised values in the area have grown substantially faster than the rate reductions offset.

This is a district in transition, adding students and modernizing buildings while maintaining teaching and learning in a community that has become increasingly expensive. Families moving to the area should anticipate both the ongoing investment and the rising cost of living reflected in property values and tax bills.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,700

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 26%

Black 1%

White 69%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

51%

78%

Gr 4

63%

78%

Gr 5

57%

77%

Gr 6

55%

79%

Gr 7

54%

71%

Gr 8

63%

78%

Math

Gr 3

37%

52%

Gr 4

—

67%

Gr 5

50%

—

Gr 6

21%

54%

Gr 7

17%

21%

Gr 8

38%

62%

Science

Gr 5

29%

—

Gr 8

53%

54%

Social studies

Gr 8

42%

52%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

70%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

39%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

59%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

20%

Grade 7

57%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

72%

Grade 3

74%

Grade 6

67%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

53%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

49%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$545,251

Year-over-year change-2.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$318K to $931K

vs. state typical1.80x

vs. national typical1.48x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78676	Wimberley	$562K	-2.4%	83.3%
78666	San Marcos	$318K	-4.4%	12.2%
78619	Driftwood	$931K	-3.1%	3.8%
78623	Blanco	$485K	-0.8%	0.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,017/mo

Year-over-year change-4.7%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,403 to $2,107/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
78676	Wimberley	$2,107	-5.5%	83.3%
78666	San Marcos	$1,403	+1.1%	12.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,751/mo

Home price / national median income6.5x

Annual rent / national median income28.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$735/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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