Chapel Hill Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Chapel Hill Isd

Chapel Hill Independent School District, located in Titus County, Texas, is a small-to-mid-sized district serving a community that spans from pre-K through high school. The district's academic standing and recent structural changes position it as a district in transition, with both recognized academic strengths and soft areas that warrant parental attention.

Reading the recent state test results shows Chapel Hill performing above its county peers in overall proficiency. The district's strength lies notably in English language arts, where eighth-grade performance reaches a high level, while sixth-grade results are also solid. Mathematics proficiency across the middle grades tends toward the low-to-mid range, with seventh grade performing somewhat better than grades four and six. Science performance splits notably: eighth-grade science results are respectable, but fifth-grade science proficiency is quite low. Social studies performance in eighth grade is weak. These patterns suggest that the district has pockets of competency but faces real challenges in building consistent proficiency, particularly in elementary science and social studies.

The district's enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across grade levels, totaling nearly a thousand students. The student body is roughly split between white and Hispanic students, with other racial and ethnic groups representing smaller shares. Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, so a reader cannot assess poverty concentration from this profile alone.

A defining feature of Chapel Hill is its recent bond-driven facilities expansion. Voters approved a substantial bond in May 2023 that is now funding a new junior high school, a Career and Technical Education center, a multi-purpose activity center, and operations improvements. This capital investment signals confidence in the district's future and will reshape its physical infrastructure over the coming years. Simultaneously, the district's Maintenance and Operations property tax rate has dropped meaningfully over the past few years, a notable change for families on the local property-tax side, though bond service obligations add to the overall tax burden.

The most consequential recent change is the launch of the Academies of Chapel Hill model at the high school, beginning in 2022. The district restructured traditional high school into three career-focused academies: Technology & Engineering, Public & Human Services, and Business & Industry. Every ninth-grader now enters a Freshman Academy designed for career exploration. The model includes dual-credit opportunities, industry certifications, and formal partnerships with Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Tyler. This redesign marks a deliberate pedagogical shift away from a conventional comprehensive high school toward an early-career-exposure pathway. For families with students entering high school, this represents a fundamentally different educational structure than a traditional model. The model may appeal strongly to families seeking workforce-aligned education and post-secondary flexibility; parents seeking a traditional academic preparation should understand what the academy structure offers and its alignment with their educational goals.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits slightly above the midpoint for county districts, meaning the district is managing attendance reasonably but not exceptionally. Per-pupil spending is in the upper range for county comparison, reflecting the district's investment in its programs.

A parent considering Chapel Hill should recognize a district in the midst of significant change. The bond-funded facilities will arrive over time; the academy model is already in place. Test results show uneven proficiency with notable low points in elementary science and eighth-grade social studies. The strength in English language arts, particularly in later middle grades, is a genuine asset. The career-academy structure at the high school is a strength for students drawn to applied, workforce-connected pathways, though families prioritizing a traditional academic progression may want to look into how that model serves their student's needs. The district's taxing situation has improved on the M&O side, though overall tax cost depends on debt-service obligations from the bond.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

978

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 42%

Black 2%

White 52%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

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

46%

74%

Gr 4

30%

69%

Gr 5

37%

67%

Gr 6

57%

75%

Gr 7

37%

81%

Gr 8

86%

Math

Gr 3

28%

71%

Gr 4

27%

59%

Gr 5

24%

45%

Gr 6

31%

53%

Gr 7

34%

67%

Gr 8

58%

33%

Science

Gr 5

—

30%

Gr 8

50%

73%

Social studies

Gr 8

25%

38%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

90%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

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Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

4 grades reported

42%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 6

48%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

59%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

85%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

15%

Grade 5

62%

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$224,759

Year-over-year change-4.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$188K to $228K

vs. state typical0.74x

vs. national typical0.61x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75455	Mount Pleasant	$228K	-4.0%	77.9%
75686	Pittsburg	$218K	-3.5%	19.6%
75571	Omaha	$188K	-4.3%	2.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,511/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75455	Mount Pleasant	$1,511	—	77.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,134/mo

Home price / national median income2.7x

Annual rent / national median income21.7%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$377/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)

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