Celeste Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Celeste Isd

Celeste ISD is a small district in Hunt County serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across three schools. The district enrolls a modest population, with a student body that is predominantly White, followed by a sizable Hispanic population and smaller shares of other groups. The district operates one elementary school, one junior high, and one high school.

On state assessments, Celeste's academic performance shows mixed results across grade levels and subjects. In English language arts, the district performs better overall, with reading proficiency rising through the middle grades, particularly strong in eighth grade. Math proficiency is more uneven. Third graders perform reasonably well, but fourth grade shows a notable dip before recovering somewhat in the middle and upper grades. Science proficiency is a softer area, particularly at fifth grade, though eighth grade improves. Social studies proficiency at eighth grade hovers around the midpoint. Across all tested subjects, roughly four in five students meet or exceed the "approaches" level, but fewer than one in five reach the "masters" level, indicating that while most students avoid the lowest performance band, reaching advanced proficiency is less common.

Among Hunt County's nine districts, Celeste ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The district also sits in the top quartile for attendance, with a relatively low rate of chronic absenteeism. Per-pupil current spending is in the upper-middle range for the county.

The district's housing market reflects a stable small-town context. Home values in the Celeste area are moderate, with the weighted district value slightly below the Texas state benchmark. Rental costs are proportionally higher relative to home prices and household income, reflecting typical patterns for rural areas. The local economy shows a stable unemployment rate and median household income at or slightly above national levels. Current mortgage rates remain elevated, which affects housing affordability for new buyers.

State testing data for grades 9 through 12 was not available, so the district's secondary performance and any graduation rate cannot be assessed from the provided information. A parent seeking to understand high school academic pathways or outcomes may want to contact the district directly. Similarly, the data does not include teacher staffing, special education enrollment, English learner counts, or detailed course offerings. The district is not a Title I recipient based on available data, though free-or-reduced-price lunch participation was not reported.

The district operates under a District of Innovation Plan spanning 2022 to 2027, and district communications reference modified school schedules, though specific details on permanent calendar changes were not confirmed in available sources. Parents interested in scheduling, program details, or recent initiatives should consult the district's website or reach out directly for current information.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

524

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 25%

Black 2%

White 69%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

67%

56%

Gr 4

42%

29%

Gr 5

56%

73%

Gr 6

44%

75%

Gr 7

67%

58%

Gr 8

67%

77%

Math

Gr 3

65%

61%

Gr 4

16%

29%

Gr 5

25%

36%

Gr 6

44%

63%

Gr 7

28%

50%

Gr 8

38%

69%

Science

Gr 5

13%

27%

Gr 8

29%

62%

Social studies

Gr 8

38%

62%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

68%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

22%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

CELESTE EL

CELESTE H S

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Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

63%

Grade 3

21%

Grade 4

30%

Grade 5

56%

Grade 6

37%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

61%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

71%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

19%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

47%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$333,089

Year-over-year change-1.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$204K to $368K

vs. state typical1.10x

vs. national typical0.90x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75423	Celeste	$368K	-0.6%	73.6%
75401	Greenville	$204K	-5.7%	20.5%
75452	Leonard	$349K	-0.1%	5.8%
75442	Farmersville	$342K	-4.0%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,439/mo

Year-over-year change+5.0%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,437 to $1,610/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75401	Greenville	$1,437	+5.0%	20.5%
75442	Farmersville	$1,610	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,681/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Annual rent / national median income20.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$242/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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