Booker Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Booker Isd

Booker ISD is a small district serving pre-K through grade 12 across two campuses in Lipscomb County, Texas. The district has a student body that is largely Hispanic, with a smaller white population and a handful of students from other backgrounds. Enrollment is stable at around a few hundred students spread across elementary and secondary grades.

On state testing, the district shows uneven performance across subjects and grade levels. In English language arts, results are stronger in the middle grades; sixth graders showed solid proficiency, as did eighth graders. Fourth and fifth graders also performed above average in reading. In mathematics, the pattern is more scattered. Third graders struggled significantly, while fourth graders performed adequately and fifth graders showed stronger results. By seventh and eighth grades, math proficiency drops sharply. Science proficiency is modest in grade five and somewhat stronger in grade eight. Social studies, tested only in eighth grade, showed lower proficiency. These swings suggest that students may be gaining ground in reading but facing particular challenges in math as they move into middle school, and that science instruction may need strengthening at the elementary level.

Compared to the other district in Lipscomb County, Booker ISD ranks higher on an overall proficiency index. The district also reports notably low chronic absenteeism relative to its county peer, which is a genuine strength and often correlates with engagement and stability. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle-to-upper range for the county, suggesting adequate resource allocation without excess.

The community itself has modest home values and median household income somewhat above the national average. The local housing market has appreciated gradually, and mortgage affordability is reasonable for the region. These are rural Texas contexts; Booker is the primary town, with Canadian and Perryton also served by the district.

Operationally, the district faced aging infrastructure. In November 2023, it placed a bond measure before voters for facility repairs, structural improvements, tornado safety upgrades for elementary students, security enhancements, and new buses. A parent or resident evaluating the district in 2024 or later would want to understand the outcome of that bond and the current state of buildings and campuses. Additionally, the district adopted a higher property tax rate for 2024, raising maintenance and operations revenue. This is the kind of ongoing cost that directly affects families considering the district, especially those buying or renting in the area.

The district operates two schools: Kirksey Elementary and Booker Junior/Senior High. The combined structure suggests a smaller, integrated operation typical of rural Texas. For families in this region, the question is not whether Booker ISD is a high-performing urban district but rather whether it provides solid, accessible instruction and a stable, safe environment for rural students. The low absenteeism and moderate funding suggest that stability is present. The variable test results, particularly the sharp drop-off in math by middle school, indicate that a parent may want to look into what supports are available for students struggling with mathematics and what middle school transition practices are in place.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

332

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 78%

White 20%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

26%

78%

Gr 4

53%

78%

Gr 5

56%

82%

Gr 6

67%

90%

Gr 7

64%

43%

Gr 8

68%

89%

Math

Gr 3

33%

Gr 4

60%

44%

Gr 5

61%

73%

Gr 6

22%

70%

Gr 7

21%

43%

Gr 8

20%

Science

Gr 5

17%

36%

Gr 8

53%

56%

Social studies

Gr 8

21%

56%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

KIRKSEY EL

BOOKER JH/H S

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

14%

Grade 3

54%

Grade 4

66%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

63%

Grade 4

66%

Grade 5

80%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

24%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

32%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$152,387

Year-over-year change+4.8%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$127K to $164K

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
79005	Booker	$146K	+2.5%	53.6%
79014	Canadian	$164K	+7.0%	40.1%
79070	Perryton	$127K	+11.7%	5.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$769/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)

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