Bland Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bland Isd

Bland ISD serves a district spanning small communities in Hunt County near Greenville. The district enrolls a mixed student body, roughly split between Hispanic and white students. The locale is rural and residential, with housing values and rental costs typical of the regional market and generally affordable by national standards.

The district's most recent state test results show proficiency that varies across subjects and grades. In reading and language arts, early elementary (grade 3 and 4) performed around half or better, while middle grades dipped lower before a sharp gain in grade 8. Math proficiency was lower overall, ranging from the mid-range in grade 4 down to the upper-third through grade 8. Science and social studies results in grade 8 sat around the middle range. The data available does not include high school test scores, a full four-year graduation rate, or detail on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price meals, so parents may want to ask the district directly about secondary performance and broader demographic context.

Compared to other districts in Hunt County, Bland ISD's overall proficiency index places it in the top tier. Its chronic absenteeism rate runs slightly below the county median, a mild positive signal. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle-lower range of the county.

The district is navigating significant change. In November 2025, voters approved a bond for facility upgrades, building expansions, equipment, parking, roof assessment, and safety and security enhancements in response to rapid residential growth in the area. More than a typical number of new residential lots are planned nearby, and enrollment is projected to rise substantially over the next decade. The companion proposal to raise the property tax rate was narrowly rejected, so while the district gained funding for capital projects, it did not secure the additional recurring revenue sought for salaries and operations.

This context matters for families considering the district. Bland ISD is preparing for growth, which signals that facilities and infrastructure are being addressed but also that the district faces ongoing capacity pressures. The absence of a successful tax rate election suggests potential tightness in the operating budget despite bond proceeds. The proficiency results are mixed: respectable in upper elementary and late middle school reading but weaker in math and mid-range sciences, with significant grade-to-grade variation. Parents moving to the area should ask the district about its plans for managing enrollment expansion, the timeline for facility improvements, and staffing and program sustainability given the operating revenue shortfall.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

794

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 48%

Black 1%

White 47%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

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

45%

86%

Gr 4

—

74%

Gr 5

70%

76%

Gr 6

43%

56%

Gr 7

33%

65%

Gr 8

74%

87%

Math

Gr 3

27%

—

Gr 4

50%

78%

Gr 5

—

71%

Gr 6

38%

33%

Gr 7

27%

54%

Gr 8

28%

60%

Science

Gr 5

—

71%

Gr 8

47%

53%

Social studies

Gr 8

47%

53%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

70%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

26%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

48%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

BLAND EL

BLAND H S

BLAND MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

4 grades reported

60%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

36%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

51%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 6

48%

Grade 7

78%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

48%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

48%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$311,473

Year-over-year change-3.7%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$204K to $368K

vs. state typical1.03x

vs. national typical0.85x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75442	Farmersville	$342K	-4.0%	39.9%
75401	Greenville	$204K	-5.7%	23.0%
75423	Celeste	$368K	-0.6%	21.0%
75135	Caddo Mills	$317K	-4.2%	16.0%
75402	Greenville	$271K	-3.6%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,547/mo

Year-over-year change+5.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,437 to $1,610/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75442	Farmersville	$1,610	—	39.9%
75401	Greenville	$1,437	+5.0%	23.0%
75402	Greenville	$1,483	-2.5%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,572/mo

Home price / national median income3.7x

Annual rent / national median income22.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$25/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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