Avinger Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Avinger Isd

Avinger ISD is a very small rural district in Cass County serving kindergarten through twelfth grade across a single school building. Enrollment is roughly one hundred students, with the cohort distributed fairly evenly across grade levels, making this a tight-knit community school where most students move through the system together. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Black, Hispanic, and American Indian students. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility or English learner counts, so the full economic and language profile is not visible in the available data.

The district operates on a four-day school week, with Fridays off under a program called "Fab Fridays." This is not a pilot; it flows from the district's 2022-2026 District of Innovation Plan, which grants Texas districts exemptions from state calendar requirements. Families should plan childcare and activities around this calendar structure, which is currently locked in through 2026.

Test results from the recent school year show uneven performance across grade levels and subjects. In elementary math, third and fourth graders scored below the midpoint in proficiency, while fifth graders performed well and sixth graders dropped back down sharply. Reading patterns are similar, with a dip in fourth grade and strength in fifth. Science in fifth grade is a clear bright spot. By eighth grade, math proficiency falls to a low point, and science proficiency drops further still, becoming a significant concern. Reading in eighth grade rebounds. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade sits below the midpoint. The district's overall proficiency index across all tested grades and subjects places it in the top quartile among Cass County's districts, but this aggregate masks substantial variation across grade levels, particularly a notable weakness in middle school math and science.

No graduation rate is reported; the district has high school grades but enrollment is small enough at that level that state policy may suppress public reporting, or the metric may not be calculated for very small cohorts. A parent may want to inquire about high school completion and college or career readiness outcomes directly with the district.

Chronic absenteeism is notably high, at a rate that places the district in the bottom quartile among county districts. This may reflect rural transportation challenges, family circumstances, or both. It is worth investigating with the school.

Per-pupil spending is significantly higher than the county median, reflecting the reality that small districts operate at a cost disadvantage; fixed expenses are spread across fewer students. The district is in the upper spending range for its county.

Housing values in the district's service area are modest and falling slightly, roughly one-third lower than the Texas state average. Mortgage affordability is better than the national benchmark, though still meaningful for families on lower incomes. The area's unemployment rate is near the national average and median household income is close to the national median.

The district maintains a single school building and presents itself as a unified K-12 community. For a family considering the area, this is a choice between a very small public school with a non-traditional calendar, uneven academic results across middle school, elevated absenteeism, and a rural setting. Parents should seek clarification from the school about its support for students struggling in math and science in middle grades, and about what happens to Fab Fridays and the innovation plan after 2026.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

117

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 13%

White 74%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

57%

—

Gr 4

40%

—

Gr 5

78%

—

Gr 6

40%

—

Gr 8

67%

—

Math

Gr 3

57%

—

Gr 4

40%

—

Gr 5

78%

—

Gr 6

20%

—

Gr 8

17%

—

Science

Gr 5

78%

—

Gr 8

17%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

50%

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

34%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

83%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

71%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

AVINGER SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

5 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

80%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

80%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

70%

Grade 5

13%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

38%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$153,176

Year-over-year change-4.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$148K to $169K

vs. state typical0.51x

vs. national typical0.42x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75630	Avinger	$148K	-4.7%	69.2%
75657	Jefferson	$159K	-6.2%	15.8%
75656	Hughes Springs	$169K	-0.8%	14.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$773/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)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.