Copperas Cove Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Copperas Cove Isd

Copperas Cove ISD serves a district spanning mid-sized communities in Coryell County with an enrollment distributed from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The student body is diverse, with representation across multiple racial and ethnic groups; substantial shares of students identify as Hispanic or white, with meaningful populations of Black, multiracial, and other backgrounds. The district operates a conventional K-12 structure across schools serving elementary, junior high, and high school grades.

On state testing, Copperas Cove shows uneven performance across subjects and grade levels. In English language arts, students in the lower elementary grades perform relatively stronger, with proficiency around the midpoint or slightly above in grades 3 through 5. Performance drops notably in grades 6, 7, and 8, where proficiency falls to lower ranges. In math, elementary grades 4 and 5 show proficiency near the midpoint, but grade 6 math proficiency is low, and grade 8 math proficiency remains modest. Science testing at grade 8 shows proficiency in the mid-range. Social studies at grade 8 is the weakest area. Overall, across all tested subjects, the district's proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Coryell County's districts, a meaningful distinction within its immediate peer set.

The district faces a notable challenge with chronic absenteeism, reported as notably higher than comparison districts in the county. A parent evaluating this school system may want to look into this further with the district, since attendance patterns can materially affect classroom instruction and student learning.

Copperas Cove has made several recent instructional and structural moves that shape the environment. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the district adopted Capturing Kids' Hearts, a framework centered on social-emotional wellbeing and relationship-driven classroom culture. This shift is broadly based and affects day-to-day interactions across buildings. The district has also substantially expanded Career and Technical Education, adding courses across five career fields and extending CTE down to seventh grade for the 2026-2027 school year. The district now offers 45 industry certifications across 12 career tracks, reflecting a multi-track pathway approach that extends into dual-credit options. This is a clear institutional investment in post-secondary alternatives to four-year college enrollment.

A new virtual learning option called Central Texas Innovation Academy launched for grades 3-12 in the 2026-2027 school year and is open to students statewide, providing families with flexible scheduling options if traditional in-person attendance does not fit their circumstances.

On the facilities front, after a narrow bond failure in May 2024, voters approved a restructured bond proposal in November 2025 for renovations and expansion at Copperas Cove High School, Fairview Elementary, and the junior high. This represents the district's first major capital investment in years and will carry property-tax implications for families over time. The district also implemented a full cellphone ban during school hours in the 2025-2026 school year under state law, eliminating device access throughout the day rather than only during class periods.

Housing in the Copperas Cove area is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, with median home values in the lower-middle range and monthly rent or mortgage obligations representing a modest share of typical household income.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,959

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 30%

Black 18%

White 35%

Asian 1%

Two+ 12%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

48%

—

Gr 4

53%

62%

Gr 5

—

72%

Gr 6

41%

56%

Gr 7

37%

47%

Gr 8

41%

61%

Math

Gr 3

35%

50%

Gr 4

45%

63%

Gr 5

45%

59%

Gr 6

23%

37%

Gr 8

28%

43%

Science

Gr 5

20%

32%

Gr 8

38%

53%

Social studies

Gr 8

25%

42%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

C R CLEMENTS/HOLLIE PARSONS EL

COPPERAS COVE H S

FAIRVIEW/MISS JEWELL EL

HETTIE HALSTEAD EL

COPPERAS COVE J H

MAE STEVENS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

MARTIN WALKER EL

J L WILLIAMS/LOVETT LEDGER EL

CROSSROADS H S

S C LEE J H

HOUSE CREEK EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

4 grades reported

51%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 6

34%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

53%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

62%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

44%

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$243,077

Year-over-year change-0.1%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$225K to $360K

vs. state typical0.80x

vs. national typical0.66x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76522	Copperas Cove	$225K	+0.0%	77.8%
76539	Copperas Cove	$360K	+0.1%	13.1%
76549	Killeen	$228K	-1.5%	7.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,245/mo

Year-over-year change+0.5%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,236 to $1,343/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76522	Copperas Cove	$1,236	+0.5%	77.8%
76549	Killeen	$1,343	+0.3%	7.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,227/mo

Home price / national median income2.9x

Annual rent / national median income17.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$19/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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