Agua Dulce Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Agua Dulce Isd

Agua Dulce ISD is a small rural district serving pre-K through grade 12 in Nueces County, with an enrollment of around a few hundred students. The demographic profile is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller white population and very few students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. The district operates two schools: an elementary building and a high school.

On state testing, Agua Dulce shows a mixed academic picture. Reading and language arts is a relative strength across the tested grades, with solid proficiency in grades 4 and 5, and reasonable performance in grades 6, 7, and 8. Science proficiency is also reasonably competitive, particularly at grade 8 where the district reaches a respectable level. Math, however, presents a serious challenge. Proficiency rates in mathematics are consistently low across elementary and middle grades, ranging from very low in grades 3, 4, 7, and 8 to slightly better in grade 6. Grade 5 math proficiency is particularly weak. Social studies results are poor, especially at grade 8. The district's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among the county's districts.

One strength worth noting is the district's chronic absenteeism rate, which sits near the county median, suggesting that attendance and engagement are not outliers in the region. However, the district's current per-pupil spending is in the upper range for the county, meaning families should understand that despite higher spending levels than some neighbors, test results do not reflect that spending advantage.

In May 2025, voters approved a bond measure for school improvements. The bond will fund a complete renovation of the elementary school building, new technology, buses, and upgrades to the field house and agricultural facilities. This is a meaningful capital investment tied to a property-tax increase of about 23 cents per unit of assessed value. For families considering the area, this bond is a permanent feature of the district's financial structure and a parent-relevant change that will reshape facilities over the coming years. Senior homeowners were promised no tax increase as a result, though other families should account for the new tax obligation when evaluating the cost of living in the district.

The data available does not include a graduation rate, so a parent seeking to understand high school outcomes should contact the district directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

391

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 75%

Black 1%

White 24%

Two+ 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

55%

Gr 4

58%

—

Gr 5

65%

100%

Gr 6

65%

44%

Gr 7

44%

78%

Gr 8

46%

91%

Math

Gr 3

19%

36%

Gr 4

23%

—

Gr 5

12%

33%

Gr 6

29%

44%

Gr 7

44%

Gr 8

11%

—

Science

Gr 5

12%

50%

Gr 8

38%

80%

Social studies

Gr 8

50%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

26%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

AGUA DULCE EL

AGUA DULCE H S

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

26%

Grade 3

23%

Grade 4

18%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 6

11%

Grade 7

13%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

60%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

58%

Grade 6

53%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

21%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$152,235

Year-over-year change-1.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$133K to $174K

vs. state typical0.50x

vs. national typical0.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78332	Alice	$133K	-5.3%	39.7%
78380		$174K	+1.9%	35.1%
78343	Bishop	$144K	-1.9%	3.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$768/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

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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