Franklin Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Franklin Isd

Franklin ISD is a small rural district in Robertson County, Texas, serving prekindergarten through grade twelve across three campuses. The district has grown notably over the past few years, driven by residential expansion in the area. The district recently passed bond packages in both 2023 and 2026 to support this growth, funding facility upgrades, athletic improvements, and technology infrastructure without raising the overall property tax rate, a point district leadership emphasized to families.

The district's academic performance is mixed, with particular strength in elementary literacy and mathematics but notable weakness in science and social studies. In English language arts across grades three through eight, most proficiency rates fall in the upper range, with grade six performing strongest. Mathematics shows a similar pattern through the lower grades, though proficiency dips in grades five and seven before rebounding sharply in grade eight. Both subject areas show broad student engagement in the tested material. Science and social studies present a different picture. In grade five science, less than half the students tested achieved proficiency, representing a significant gap. Grade eight science improves considerably, but grade eight social studies lags noticeably, with only about half the students meeting or exceeding the standard. The district as a whole shows strong "approaches grade level" performance across all tested areas, meaning most students are making progress even where proficiency rates are lower, but advancement to higher achievement levels in science and social studies trails other subjects.

When positioned against the three other districts in Robertson County, Franklin ISD ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is also notably low compared to peers, sitting well above the county median. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle to upper-middle range for the county, indicating a moderate resource investment relative to neighbors.

The student body is predominantly White, with Hispanic students representing a meaningful share of enrollment. The district did not report free or reduced price lunch counts or English learner rates, so detail on socioeconomic status and language support populations is not available. Enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across grades, suggesting stable cohort sizes. The district serves roughly small enrollments per grade band, typical of a rural district of this type and size.

Franklin's recent facility and technology investments position it as a district in growth mode. The bond packages funded by voter approval suggest community confidence in the schools, though the timing of construction and the pace of demographic change mean some families will enter campuses still undergoing transition. For families considering a move into the Franklin ISD area, the district offers solid elementary instruction, room for improvement in science and social studies, low absenteeism, and a property tax environment that has not climbed despite significant capital spending. A parent may want to look into the secondary science and social studies curriculum more closely to understand how the district is addressing those softer areas.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,387

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 20%

Black 7%

White 68%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

63%

89%

Gr 4

70%

88%

Gr 5

60%

86%

Gr 6

67%

92%

Gr 7

63%

87%

Gr 8

70%

84%

Math

Gr 3

57%

88%

Gr 4

58%

82%

Gr 5

50%

75%

Gr 6

58%

79%

Gr 7

47%

73%

Gr 8

81%

93%

Science

Gr 5

26%

47%

Gr 8

53%

77%

Social studies

Gr 8

38%

49%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

75%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

40%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

76%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

45%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

76%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

44%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

74%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

72%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

FRANKLIN H S

ROLAND REYNOLDS EL

FRANKLIN MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

72%

Grade 6

62%

Grade 7

88%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

82%

Grade 3

79%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

83%

Grade 6

77%

Grade 7

79%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

38%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

45%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$357,589

Year-over-year change+2.3%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$204K to $429K

vs. state typical1.18x

vs. national typical0.97x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77856	Franklin	$372K	+2.0%	88.2%
77859	Hearne	$204K	+5.9%	9.3%
77808	Bryan	$429K	+2.1%	1.9%
76629	Bremond	$232K	+1.6%	0.1%
76653	Kosse	$215K	-0.7%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,274/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77808	Bryan	$2,274	—	1.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,804/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Annual rent / national median income32.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$470/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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