Bluff Dale Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bluff Dale Isd

Bluff Dale ISD is a small rural district in Erath County serving prekindergarten through grade 12. The district enrolls a student body that is predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population and very few students from other backgrounds. The district is spread across a rural area with enrollment concentrated in the middle grades and early high school.

On state testing, the district shows an uneven academic profile. Reading performance is stronger than math. In the lower elementary grades tested, fourth-grade reading proficiency is solid, and fifth-grade reading and science reach high levels. By contrast, third-grade proficiency in both reading and math sits below the midpoint. The middle school years reveal significant challenges: eighth-grade math, science, and social studies proficiency all fall well below half of students, with social studies proficiency particularly low. Sixth-grade math also dips sharply from fifth-grade performance. Overall proficiency across tested subjects places the district in the top quartile among Erath County's districts, but this aggregate masks the grade-to-grade volatility and the pronounced eighth-grade cliff in mathematics and science. A parent reviewing this data should look closely at the transition to middle school, where performance drops notably.

The district sits in the middle range to lower half for per-pupil spending compared to neighboring Erath County districts. Chronic absenteeism is at a rate slightly above the median for the county, suggesting attendance is an area worth monitoring. Graduation rate data was not available, as high school performance data on completion is not in the current state results.

Housing in the Bluff Dale area is moderately valued relative to state and national benchmarks, with prices in the lower-to-mid range for Texas. Mortgage affordability is reasonable for a rural Texas district, though rental options are limited in the immediate area. The community experienced a modest one-year housing appreciation in the most recent period.

In the May 2024 election, voters rejected a school bond, leaving major facility needs unaddressed. A year later, in May 2025, the district returned with two narrower propositions: one for wastewater and utility infrastructure passed by a small margin, while a separate campus building renovation bond narrowly failed. This means the district has addressed some infrastructure but capital improvements to school buildings remain unfunded. Families considering a move should understand that facility upgrades are likely on hold unless the district secures a future bond or alternative funding.

The district operates a single school building serving all grades. This all-in-one configuration simplifies logistics but also means all students from pre-K through twelfth grade occupy the same facility. The school operates within the constraints of a small enrollment base, which affects program breadth and the number of advanced or specialized offerings that can be feasibly staffed. For families prioritizing a traditional, consolidated rural school experience with direct relationships across grade bands, this structure fits that profile. For families seeking robust high school course selection or competitive academic programs, the size and resource limitations are worth assessing directly with the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

221

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

White 86%

Asian 0%

Two+ 5%

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

50%

36%

Gr 4

—

79%

Gr 5

—

100%

Gr 6

—

50%

Gr 7

—

75%

Gr 8

44%

36%

Math

Gr 3

50%

36%

Gr 4

—

64%

Gr 5

—

89%

Gr 6

—

38%

Gr 7

—

58%

Gr 8

22%

42%

Science

Gr 5

—

89%

Gr 8

44%

25%

Social studies

Gr 8

22%

23%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

75%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

BLUFF DALE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

82%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

80%

Grade 4

91%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

69%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

82%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

23%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$473,720

Year-over-year change+0.1%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$324K to $500K

vs. state typical1.57x

vs. national typical1.29x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76433	Bluff Dale	$483K	+0.3%	87.1%
76476	Tolar	$415K	-1.3%	7.8%
76401	Stephenville	$324K	-0.5%	2.8%
76462	Lipan	$500K	-0.1%	2.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,427/mo

Year-over-year change+1.3%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76401	Stephenville	$1,427	+1.3%	2.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,390/mo

Home price / national median income5.7x

Annual rent / national median income20.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$964/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)

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.