Dime Box Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Dime Box Isd

Dime Box ISD is a small district in Lee County, Texas, serving prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The enrollment is modest, with roughly equal distribution across the grade span and no single grade level dominating the population. The racial and ethnic composition is mixed, with a substantial share identifying as Hispanic, a significant proportion as Black, and a smaller share as White, plus a few students of two or more races. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and special populations like English learners and students with IEPs were not available.

The district's state test results show marked weakness across subjects and grade levels. In mathematics, proficiency is low across all tested grades, ranging from very low in the early grades to modestly higher in grade eight. English language arts shows somewhat better outcomes: while grades three and five have limited proficiency, grade six shows moderate performance and grades seven and eight post stronger results. Science proficiency is minimal at grade five and remains low at grade eight. A single eighth-grade social studies cohort showed no students meeting proficiency. When aggregated across all tested grades and subjects, roughly one-quarter to one-third of students reach proficiency levels; most students fall in the "approaches" band, meaning they are working toward standard rather than at or above it. The district did not provide trend data across multiple years, so whether these results reflect a persistent pattern or a recent change cannot be determined from the available evidence.

Among the two districts in Lee County, Dime Box's proficiency index places it in the bottom tier. The district does report higher per-pupil spending than its peer, which may reflect its small scale. Chronic absenteeism, at roughly one in seven students, is also higher than the county median.

The housing market in the area served by the district shows median values slightly above the state benchmark. Homes in Dime Box proper are somewhat less expensive than those in nearby communities like Ledbetter or Lincoln. A household would need to dedicate a substantial portion of income to mortgage costs in this market. The broader economic context includes a moderate unemployment rate and stable median household income regionally.

No information about specific course offerings, career pathways, dual-credit opportunities, or extracurricular programs was available in the provided data. Similarly, data on graduation rates and other measures of secondary outcomes were not provided. A parent considering this district may want to reach out directly to learn more about program depth, classroom instruction approaches, and the specific steps the district is taking to address the low proficiency outcomes reflected in state testing.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

150

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 45%

Black 26%

White 25%

Two+ 4%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

36%

—

Gr 4

13%

—

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

33%

—

Gr 8

56%

—

Math

Gr 3

—

Gr 4

—

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

11%

—

Gr 8

33%

—

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

11%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

34%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

32%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

DIME BOX SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

Grade 3

17%

Grade 4

Grade 5

25%

Grade 6

17%

Grade 7

33%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

27%

Grade 3

33%

Grade 4

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

67%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

11%

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$360,429

Year-over-year change+1.4%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$305K to $468K

vs. state typical1.19x

vs. national typical0.98x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77853	Dime Box	$335K	+1.9%	54.9%
78942	Giddings	$305K	-0.4%	21.0%
78948	Lincoln	$467K	+2.6%	13.7%
78946	Ledbetter	$468K	+0.3%	10.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,819/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

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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