Chilton Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Chilton Isd

Chilton ISD, located in Falls County, Texas, is a small rural district serving pre-K through grade twelve. The district had a combined enrollment across its grade span, with the student body composed primarily of Hispanic students, followed by a substantial Black population, with smaller shares of white students and other groups. The precise breakdown of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner enrollment was not available in the data.

The district's 2024-25 STAAR results show a profile of uneven proficiency across grade levels and subjects. In mathematics, performance is notably low in the earlier grades, with third-grade proficiency in the modest range and fourth and sixth graders in the low teens. Seventh-grade math shows a particularly soft spot, with proficiency around the very low end of the scale. By eighth grade, however, performance improves substantially to about the midpoint. English language arts tells a different story. Performance begins low in third and fourth grades but strengthens significantly by seventh and eighth grades, where proficiency rises toward the higher range. In science, fifth-grade proficiency falls below the quarter mark, while eighth-grade science is notably stronger at around the midpoint. Social studies at the eighth-grade level is weak. Across all subjects, the district's overall proficiency sits below the midpoint among Falls County's districts.

On the metrics available for comparison within the county, Chilton ISD's chronic absenteeism rate sits near the county's midpoint and its per-pupil spending falls in the middle range on the lower end. The district does not report a four-year graduation rate in the available data; this may reflect data reporting limitations rather than an absence of high school students, as the district enrolls students through grade twelve.

The district has undertaken significant infrastructure work in recent years. Voters approved a bond in May 2023 to fund facility improvements, including safety and security upgrades, primary school renovations, high school classroom additions to replace portable buildings, and upgrades to athletic and agricultural facilities. Following that vote, the district has invested in connecting its campus buildings under one roof through a major classroom and support facility addition, expected to be completed by late summer 2025. The district also committed from its fund balance to replace a substantial portion of heating and cooling systems and all interior and exterior lighting. These changes address both the daily student environment and the long-term sustainability of the physical plant, a meaningful commitment for a small rural district.

Parents considering Chilton ISD should expect a district navigating the typical challenges of a smaller rural system while actively investing in facility renewal. The teaching and learning profile shows particular strength emerging in language arts by the secondary level and reasonable proficiency in science and eighth-grade mathematics, but sustained weakness in elementary mathematics and eighth-grade social studies warrants a closer look at the curriculum and instructional strategies in those areas. The ongoing facility consolidation may reduce logistical burden for students and families. Families would likely benefit from speaking directly with the district about academic support systems, the scope of course offerings in upper grades, and the status of the building project as it affects daily operations.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

572

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 61%

Black 21%

White 13%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

33%

—

Gr 4

29%

—

Gr 5

38%

67%

Gr 6

33%

80%

Gr 7

64%

71%

Gr 8

66%

—

Math

Gr 3

33%

—

Gr 4

16%

—

Gr 5

23%

33%

Gr 6

17%

40%

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

46%

67%

Science

Gr 5

20%

33%

Gr 8

44%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

19%

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

CHILTON SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

31%

Grade 3

15%

Grade 4

24%

Grade 5

20%

Grade 6

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

34%

Grade 3

28%

Grade 4

41%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

66%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

22%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

17%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$281,384

Year-over-year change-1.1%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$252K to $344K

vs. state typical0.93x

vs. national typical0.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76524		$264K	-1.2%	23.1%
76655	Lorena	$344K	-0.9%	7.6%
76706	Waco	$252K	-0.1%	2.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,079/mo

Year-over-year change+1.1%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,410 to $2,283/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76655	Lorena	$2,283	—	7.6%
76706	Waco	$1,410	+1.1%	2.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,420/mo

Home price / national median income3.4x

Annual rent / national median income29.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$659/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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