Forsan Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Forsan Isd

Forsan ISD is a small rural district in Howard County, Texas, serving all grade levels from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district has a student body that is roughly evenly divided between white and Hispanic students, with a small Asian population and minimal representation of other racial groups. The district serves a modest total enrollment across two school buildings: an elementary school and a combined junior and senior high school.

In state testing, Forsan's academic performance shows variability by subject and grade level. In English language arts, the district performs relatively more strongly, with a majority of students across most tested grades achieving proficiency or above. Performance is stronger in the upper elementary and middle grades, particularly at the sixth and eighth-grade levels. Mathematics presents a softer picture. Proficiency rates in math dip noticeably in fourth grade and again in sixth and seventh grades, though they recover somewhat by eighth grade. Science proficiency holds at roughly the midpoint across the grades tested. Social studies shows a material gap, with only about one in four eighth graders meeting or exceeding proficiency. When collapsed across all subjects and grades, the district's overall proficiency rate is below half. Among Howard County's three districts, Forsan ranks in the top quartile on proficiency index, a positioning that may reflect the specific composition of the county's school population rather than indicating strong absolute performance. The district also reports a notably low chronic absenteeism rate compared to other county districts, suggesting students attend regularly.

Data on free and reduced price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, English learner identification, graduation rates, and staffing were not provided, leaving gaps in understanding the full demographic and support landscape. The absence of a reported graduation rate may reflect that the district's high school data is not yet available in state reporting systems, or the district's size may limit the reporting of certain metrics to protect student privacy.

Forsan ISD is poised for substantial physical and programmatic change. In May 2026, voters approved a major bond measure to expand and modernize the junior and senior high campus. The bond will fund a new academic building, upgrades to the cafeteria, auditorium, and athletic facilities, and demolition of portions of a decades-old high school structure. Because Texas bonds are repaid through local property taxes over many years, this represents a multi-decade fiscal and physical commitment from the community. The district worked with a Community Facilities Committee of parents, staff, business owners, and residents over two years to develop the proposal.

Housing in the district's service area is affordable relative to national benchmarks. The weighted median home value across the district's zip codes sits below what Texas and the nation averaged. Monthly rent for a comparable apartment is modest by national standards. A household with median national income would find the cost-to-income ratio favorable relative to the country as a whole, though slightly below what one might expect from a small rural district. The local economy shows moderate labor force participation, with an unemployment rate in the lower-to-mid range.

A parent considering Forsan ISD would be choosing a small, rural district with mixed academic performance in state testing, particular strength in reading and writing, and a need to address gaps in mathematics and social studies. The district is undergoing a significant capital expansion that will reshape facilities but also commit tax resources for years to come. Families prioritizing school size, community engagement in planning, and commitment to infrastructure investment might find Forsan worth serious consideration. Those prioritizing higher absolute proficiency in math or seeking more detailed data on graduation and college readiness should seek clarification directly from the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

751

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 38%

Black 1%

White 57%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

39%

69%

Gr 4

43%

62%

Gr 5

57%

65%

Gr 6

50%

81%

Gr 7

59%

62%

Gr 8

54%

88%

Math

Gr 3

46%

49%

Gr 4

17%

38%

Gr 5

37%

61%

Gr 6

27%

48%

Gr 7

28%

38%

Gr 8

29%

70%

Science

Gr 5

37%

61%

Gr 8

33%

67%

Social studies

Gr 8

17%

42%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

28%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

20%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

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Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

27%

Grade 4

49%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

49%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

57%

Grade 3

51%

Grade 4

61%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

71%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

49%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

29%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$143,284

Year-over-year change+5.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$98K to $203K

vs. state typical0.47x

vs. national typical0.39x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79720	Big Spring	$145K	+5.0%	89.8%
79512	Colorado City	$98K	+4.7%	6.8%
79511	Coahoma	$203K	+7.9%	3.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,288/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
79720	Big Spring	$1,288	—	89.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$723/mo

Home price / national median income1.7x

Annual rent / national median income18.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$564/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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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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