Burkburnett Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Burkburnett Isd

Burkburnett ISD serves a mid-sized student population spanning pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and two specialized support centers. The district sits in Wichita County, anchored by the city of Burkburnett and its connection to Sheppard Air Force Base, which shapes both the community's character and the district's programming.

The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of Hispanic students and smaller populations of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch counts or English learner enrollment figures, so a parent would want to ask the district directly about socioeconomic composition and language support services if those factors matter to their decision.

On state assessments, Burkburnett's proficiency profile is mixed. In English language arts across the elementary and middle grades tested, the district sits in the top quartile of Wichita County districts for overall proficiency. Reading performance is stronger than math: elementary students show proficiency rates ranging from just above half to nearly three-fifths in reading, while math proficiency across grades three through eight clusters in the low-to-mid range, with a notable dip in seventh grade. Science and social studies proficiency are lower; science ranges from roughly one-third proficient in grade five to just under half in grade eight, while eighth-grade social studies proficiency is particularly weak. These softer areas in science and social studies may warrant a closer look with the district about what support or curriculum work is underway.

The district's stated instructional approach is Project Based Learning implemented district-wide. This model emphasizes hands-on, collaborative work in which students engage actively in their own learning. Families drawn to that pedagogy will find it embedded across campuses; those preferring a more traditional structure should understand what that means in practice by visiting classrooms or speaking with teachers.

A recent and visible community investment is the May 2026 bond package that voters approved, funding facility upgrades across nearly every campus and a new indoor activity center, with the district's communication indicating that the overall tax rate will hold flat or decrease as an older bond series is retired. This is a tangible signal of capital reinvestment and long-term planning that may appeal to families considering stability and modernization.

Five district campuses earned the Texas Education Agency's Purple Star designation in the 2024-25 school year, a recognition of support for military-connected students and families. For households with ties to Sheppard Air Force Base or military service, this is a meaningful, documented commitment that extends through the 2025-26 school year.

Housing in the district area is moderately affordable. Home values in the Burkburnett zip codes are somewhat below state benchmarks, and rental costs are modest relative to income in the region. The housing market has been relatively stable with modest year-over-year shifts. This affordability, combined with the base proximity and school improvements, positions the district as accessible for families with moderate to middle incomes.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is above the midpoint among county districts, at a level that a parent may want to explore further with the district to understand whether it reflects particular circumstances or districts of concern. The district reports per-pupil spending in the upper-middle range among county districts, suggesting adequate if not exceptional resource allocation.

Burkburnett is a district that combines a hands-on learning philosophy, military-family support infrastructure, recent capital improvement, and moderate housing costs. Academic proficiency is strongest in reading and weaker in science and social studies. It is a coherent fit for families valuing active learning pedagogy, military or base-connected stability, or rural-suburban character with improving facilities, provided they are comfortable with reading-stronger-than-math performance and are willing to engage with the district about how gaps in science and social studies are being addressed.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,267

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

Black 6%

White 64%

Asian 1%

Two+ 8%

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

48%

58%

Gr 4

38%

64%

Gr 5

47%

67%

Gr 6

41%

71%

Gr 7

44%

67%

Gr 8

42%

55%

Math

Gr 3

36%

47%

Gr 4

28%

54%

Gr 5

32%

56%

Gr 6

30%

58%

Gr 7

15%

44%

Gr 8

34%

49%

Science

Gr 5

24%

37%

Gr 8

33%

52%

Social studies

Gr 8

17%

30%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

GATEWAY STUDENT SUPPORT CTR

WICHITA CO JJAEP

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

53%

Grade 3

49%

Grade 4

58%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

31%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

24%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$209,340

Year-over-year change+0.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$140K to $247K

vs. state typical0.69x

vs. national typical0.57x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76354	Burkburnett	$182K	-0.4%	44.1%
76305		$247K	-0.0%	40.0%
76367		$198K	+4.0%	13.0%
76306	Wichita Falls	$140K	-0.3%	2.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,230/mo

Year-over-year change+3.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,229 to $1,251/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76354	Burkburnett	$1,229	—	44.1%
76306	Wichita Falls	$1,251	+3.4%	2.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,056/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Annual rent / national median income17.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$174/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)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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