Center Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Center Isd

Center ISD serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across Shelby County, a rural region of East Texas. The district enrolls a student population spanning more than one-third Hispanic, roughly one-fifth Black, and about a quarter white, with smaller shares of Asian and multiracial students. The overall enrollment is moderate for the grade span.

The state testing data reveals a district facing significant academic headwinds. Across math, English language arts, science, and social studies, proficiency rates are low. In elementary grades, math proficiency hovers between roughly one-quarter and two-fifths of students, with English language arts performing somewhat better. By eighth grade, students show modest gains in math to roughly half meeting proficiency, but English language arts holds steady in the mid-range, science reaches one-third proficiency, and social studies drops sharply to just above one-tenth meeting standards. When viewed across all tested grades and subjects, the district's overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint among Shelby County's districts, anchoring the district in the lower tier of county performance.

One notable feature of the testing results is the Spanish-language assessment data in grades three and four, which shows very few students being assessed and minimal or no proficiency. This likely reflects either a small dual-language program or a handful of enrollments rather than a district-wide pathway.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate sits near the highest in the county, which may compound academic challenges and signals student attendance as an area warranting attention. Parents should ask the district directly about what supports exist to improve attendance and engagement.

Shelby County's economic conditions are modest. Housing values in the Center area are below both the state and national median, and the estimated monthly housing cost is accessible relative to median household income, positioning the district for families with lower or modest incomes. Unemployment is stable in the low-single digits, and the local mortgage market mirrors broader U.S. rates.

In 2022, Center ISD voters approved a bond package that included a multipurpose gymnasium and auditorium as well as a covered athletic practice facility. These projects, now delivered or underway, represent a commitment to athletics and events infrastructure and come with a lasting property-tax increase that families in the district continue to carry.

The district's schools include an elementary campus, a middle school, a high school, and two additional buildings designated as F L Moffett Primary and Roughrider Academy. Beyond the state testing results, data on graduation rates, discipline, course offerings, and staff composition was not available, leaving questions about high school pathways, support systems, and the mission or focus of the other campuses unanswered. A family considering the district should request that information directly to understand the full scope of academic and social support offered.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,434

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 46%

Black 21%

White 26%

Asian 4%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

35%

47%

Gr 4

47%

Gr 5

55%

64%

Gr 6

37%

52%

Gr 7

43%

56%

Gr 8

42%

56%

Math

Gr 3

23%

44%

Gr 4

29%

Gr 5

38%

48%

Gr 6

25%

28%

Gr 7

22%

38%

Gr 8

49%

58%

Science

Gr 5

21%

36%

Gr 8

31%

53%

Social studies

Gr 8

34%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

37%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

30%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

25%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

Grade 4

56%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

45%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

24%

Grade 5

35%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

12%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$217,597

Year-over-year change-3.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$215K to $275K

vs. state typical0.72x

vs. national typical0.59x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75935	Center	$215K	-3.7%	92.5%
75974	Tenaha	$244K	-2.4%	6.9%
75954	Joaquin	$244K	-7.8%	0.5%
75975	Timpson	$275K	-3.6%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,098/mo

Home price / national median income2.6x

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.