East Bernard Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on East Bernard Isd

East Bernard ISD serves a small student body across pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in Wharton County, Texas. The district enrollment is under a thousand, distributed roughly evenly across grade levels, with kindergarten through eighth grade accounting for the majority of the population. The racial and ethnic composition is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and a smaller Black population; Asian students and multiracial students make up very small shares. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data and special education enrollment figures were not available, so a reader looking for those details will need to contact the district directly.

The housing market in the district's area shows median values in the lower-to-middle range for Texas, with properties distributed across three zip codes: Eagle Lake, East Bernard, and one other. Home values have moved modestly upward year-over-year. Mortgage affordability is reasonable by national standards, though potential residents should be aware of current mortgage rates and down payment requirements typical for the region. The district sits in a labor market with modest unemployment and median household income roughly aligned with national medians.

In state testing, East Bernard's students show a pattern of stronger performance in language arts and science than in mathematics, with an overall proficiency profile that places it in the top quartile among Wharton County's districts. In English language arts, students across tested grades generally meet or exceed proficiency benchmarks at rates above fifty percent, with particularly strong results in grades six and eight. Mathematics proficiency is lower, ranging from under forty percent in grades three and four to around fifty-seven to sixty-two percent in grades seven and eight, suggesting some grade-level improvement as students advance. Science proficiency in fifth and eighth grades shows solid performance, with eighth grade science and social studies proficiency both near or above sixty-five percent. The district's overall proficiency index places it above the median among its county peers.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is notably low relative to county peers, at a rate that places East Bernard in the top quartile for attendance. This is a genuine strength, suggesting consistent student engagement and a school environment that families are using regularly.

Per-pupil spending in the district falls in the lower-middle range among county districts, below the county median. No recent bond measures, tax rate changes, or major curriculum shifts were confirmed through public records, indicating the district is operating under its current budget and instructional structure.

The district operates three schools: an elementary school serving pre-K through fifth grade, a junior high covering sixth through eighth grades, and a high school. A juvenile justice education program is also listed in the district's portfolio. No graduation rate data was available in the provided information; a parent seeking that metric should check the Texas Education Agency website or contact the district. Advanced placement course offerings, career pathways, dual-credit programs, and detailed high school program information were not included in the data reviewed here, so those details would require a direct inquiry to the high school.

A parent or resident evaluating East Bernard ISD should weigh the district's strong attendance record, solid language arts performance, and top-quartile proficiency position against the lower mathematics attainment in early elementary grades and the absence of published detail about advanced course offerings and career pathway breadth. The small, stable enrollment may appeal to families seeking a tight-knit school community, though those interested in extensive course diversity or specialized programs may want to explore what the high school specifically offers.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,002

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 35%

Black 7%

White 58%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

40%

56%

Gr 4

42%

76%

Gr 5

—

82%

Gr 6

55%

76%

Gr 7

34%

80%

Gr 8

46%

78%

Math

Gr 3

29%

59%

Gr 4

14%

65%

Gr 5

—

64%

Gr 6

27%

57%

Gr 7

34%

72%

Gr 8

59%

65%

Science

Gr 5

—

64%

Gr 8

46%

78%

Social studies

Gr 8

29%

64%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

23%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

22%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

47%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

62%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

49%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

67%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

46%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

50%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$296,630

Year-over-year change+0.1%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$170K to $343K

vs. state typical0.98x

vs. national typical0.81x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77435	East Bernard	$343K	+1.3%	69.9%
77434	Eagle Lake	$170K	-3.4%	24.8%
77448	East Bernard	$226K	+1.4%	1.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,497/mo

Home price / national median income3.5x

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)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.