Anderson-shiro Cisd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Anderson-shiro Cisd

Anderson-Shiro CISD is a small rural district in Grimes County serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across two schools: an elementary campus and a junior-senior high school. The district enrolls roughly a thousand students, with a student body that is predominantly white, followed by Hispanic students, and smaller populations of Black, multiracial, Asian, and Native American students.

The district's academic performance shows uneven results across subjects and grade levels. In reading and language arts, proficiency rates cluster in the upper-middle range across elementary and middle grades, with some grades showing stronger performance than others. Math performance is more volatile, with some grade levels performing solidly but others showing substantially lower proficiency, particularly in the middle grades where fewer than half of students test at proficient levels. Science proficiency is notably weaker, with only two tested grade levels reported; fifth graders show particularly low proficiency in science. Social studies is the district's softest spot, with eighth graders reaching proficiency at roughly a one-in-five rate, a significant gap that a parent may want to discuss with the school.

Across all tested subjects, the district sits in the top quartile among the three districts in Grimes County for overall proficiency. The district also reports chronic absenteeism rates that are above the midpoint for the county, suggesting attendance is a factor worth monitoring. High school graduation data were not available. The district's per-pupil spending falls in the middle range within the county, in the upper half.

Anderson-Shiro sits amid rural communities in Grimes County. The housing market in the district's service area has a weighted median home value that places ownership as moderately costly relative to household income in the region. Home values have declined slightly year-over-year across the district's zip codes. Mortgage affordability is modest; at current rates, monthly payments run higher than the national median, making the housing market a real consideration for families considering or already living in the area.

The district is in the midst of substantial physical growth. In November 2024, voters narrowly approved a major bond measure to build a new pre-K through five elementary school with room for future enrollment growth, convert the current elementary into a junior high, and improve traffic patterns on campus. This reflects real enrollment pressure; the district has grown since a secondary campus opened in recent years. The project is targeted for substantial completion in mid-2027, making this a multi-year transition period. The bond followed two earlier failed ballot attempts and will increase property taxes for homeowners in the district, a lasting financial commitment that varies by home value.

For families considering Anderson-Shiro, the picture is one of a small, growing district with mixed academic outcomes that trend stronger in reading than in math or science, and with notable challenges in social studies at the middle grade level tested. The bond-funded facilities expansion represents both confidence in the district's future and a tangible change to the physical environment and tax obligations that will shape the community for years. The district's position at the top of its county's proficiency rankings offers context, though the county itself may be a limited peer group. A parent evaluating Anderson-Shiro would likely want to understand the specific academic supports available in weaker-performing areas and to factor the property tax increase into their housing and relocation decisions.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

966

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 4%

White 74%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

55%

71%

Gr 4

59%

88%

Gr 5

59%

82%

Gr 6

58%

84%

Gr 7

35%

79%

Gr 8

59%

75%

Math

Gr 3

76%

82%

Gr 4

44%

65%

Gr 5

41%

66%

Gr 6

72%

86%

Gr 7

29%

70%

Gr 8

26%

59%

Science

Gr 5

25%

52%

Gr 8

34%

69%

Social studies

Gr 8

31%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

ANDERSON-SHIRO EL

ANDERSON-SHIRO JR/SR H S

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

81%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

74%

Grade 4

73%

Grade 5

74%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

41%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

20%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$430,469

Year-over-year change-0.6%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$277K to $539K

vs. state typical1.42x

vs. national typical1.17x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77830	Anderson	$539K	-0.1%	44.9%
77831	Bedias	$337K	-1.9%	32.5%
77868	Navasota	$277K	+0.6%	9.7%
77873	Richards	$424K	-0.0%	6.6%
77363		$348K	-0.2%	3.9%
77861	Iola	$497K	+0.4%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,172/mo

Home price / national median income5.1x

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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