Covington Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Covington Isd

Covington ISD is a small district serving pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in Hill County, Texas. The district operates one main campus and has an enrollment in the low hundreds, with a student body that is about three-quarters white and a quarter Hispanic, plus small numbers of other groups. The district's most recent state testing data shows academic performance that sits in the bottom quartile among Hill County's districts on a proficiency index that averages results across tested subjects and grades.

In English language arts, performance is mixed by grade. Third grade shows stronger results, while fourth through eighth grade proficiency ranges from the low end to near the median. Third grade math proficiency is moderate, but the district's math results decline sharply in the upper elementary grades, falling to low proficiency by fourth and fifth grade, and reaching very low levels in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade. Science proficiency is particularly low across the tested grades, with only a handful of students reaching proficiency in grades five and eight. Social studies results are also strained; eighth grade shows zero proficiency. These patterns suggest the district faces significant challenges in math and science instruction, especially as students advance.

The district reports a chronic absenteeism rate that is notably higher than the typical rate among its county peers, placing it in the bottom quartile. This level of chronic absence can affect learning continuity and may reflect broader engagement or transportation challenges in the community.

On expenditure, Covington ISD spends per pupil at a level above most of its county counterparts, suggesting that funding constraints are not the primary driver of test performance gaps. The housing context in the district's service area is moderately affordable, with home values below the state benchmark and monthly estimated mortgage costs well below household income, though recent year-over-year home values have declined. Rental housing data is sparse in the available records.

Information on specific course offerings, advanced or dual-credit pathways, staffing depth, or a district strategic plan was not available. No high school graduation rate could be calculated from the data provided. Parents considering this district may want to engage directly with the district office about recent efforts to improve math and science outcomes, attendance initiatives, and the range of academic and career programs available at the secondary level, especially given the low proficiency trends in upper grades.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

334

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 25%

White 71%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

60%

Gr 4

—

53%

Gr 5

40%

50%

Gr 6

47%

60%

Gr 7

30%

57%

Gr 8

20%

46%

Math

Gr 3

40%

50%

Gr 4

27%

24%

Gr 5

20%

17%

Gr 6

10%

30%

Gr 7

10%

36%

Gr 8

10%

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

10%

Social studies

Gr 8

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

COVINGTON SCHOOL

HILL COUNTY JJAEP

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

25%

Grade 4

19%

Grade 5

17%

Grade 6

25%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

46%

Grade 7

35%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$310,093

Year-over-year change-6.8%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$208K to $404K

vs. state typical1.03x

vs. national typical0.84x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76636	Covington	$331K	-9.0%	65.5%
76627	Blum	$295K	-2.2%	21.4%
76645	Hillsboro	$208K	-3.8%	11.8%
76050	Grandview	$404K	+0.3%	1.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,065/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76645	Hillsboro	$1,065	—	11.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,565/mo

Home price / national median income3.7x

Annual rent / national median income15.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$500/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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