Huntsville Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Huntsville Isd

Huntsville ISD in Walker County, Texas, serves a district of about eleven thousand students across kindergarten through grade 12. The enrollment spans from early childhood through high school, with substantial middle and high school populations. The district's student body is diverse: roughly two in five students identify as Hispanic, about one in five as Black, roughly one in three as White, and smaller portions across Asian, multiracial, and other groups.

Academic performance in the district shows a profile of uneven results across grade levels and subjects. In English language arts, the district demonstrates relative strength in the upper middle grades: around half of eighth graders met or exceeded proficiency standards, and a similar share of seventh graders did as well. Sixth-grade performance was substantially lower, with roughly two in five meeting standards. In the primary grades tested in Spanish-language assessment, proficiency rates were significantly lower. Overall across ELA, about two-thirds of students reached the "approaches" level, while fewer than half met the higher "meets" threshold.

Mathematics performance trails ELA considerably. In grades six and seven, proficiency rates hovered around one in five students. Performance strengthened in eighth grade, where roughly one in three students met or exceeded standards. Lower elementary tested in Spanish showed proficiency rates in the single digits and low double digits, though the number of students tested in those grades was very small. Across all math, about half of students reached "approaches," but only about one in four met the higher bar.

Science results occupy a middle ground. Fifth-grade performance was weak, with about one in eleven students meeting standards. Eighth-grade science showed better results, with roughly one in three students proficient. Social studies, tested in eighth grade, was among the weakest areas, with about one in five students meeting proficiency.

The district's pattern suggests students progress from below-grade-level to approaches-level performance in the primary grades, with modest growth through middle school. Eighth grade marks a visible strengthening in math and science, though proficiency rates remain below half. Reading comprehension in the upper middle grades is a relative strength. A parent may want to look into the specific support structures in place for struggling readers and mathematicians in the elementary grades, where gaps first emerge.

State testing data was not available for the earliest elementary grades or for high school, and the district has not reported graduation rates in the data provided. No information on free-and-reduced-price-lunch eligibility or English learner counts was available, so the extent of economic need and language support in the district remains unclear.

The district's housing market sits in a mid-range relative to state and national benchmarks. Median home values are moderate, and rental costs are modest. The estimated monthly mortgage on a typical home in the area would be roughly thirteen hundred dollars. Both ownership and renting remain accessible for families at median income levels, though a parent may want to verify current listings and rent prices in specific zip codes where they plan to live.

In May 2021, Huntsville ISD voters approved a bond for campus improvements, fine arts facilities, and athletics infrastructure, the district's first successful bond in more than a decade. This funded renovations and new buildings across most campuses, including a new fine arts auditorium and athletics stadium. The tax increase for homeowners was modest, with a homeowner property-tax exemption for those 65 and older.

Following that bond, the district reorganized its grade structure for the 2024-25 school year, consolidating to Pre-K through 5 at elementary schools, 6 through 8 at middle schools, and 9 through 12 at high school. This realignment closed or repurposed three campuses and redrew elementary attendance boundaries. Families with school-age children should confirm which campus their home falls within under the new zoning, as assignments changed.

The district operates both traditional brick-and-mortar schools and online preparatory schools at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, offering an alternative pathway for families seeking distance learning.

Chronic absenteeism in the district stands at a level near the higher end of concern within the county, suggesting attendance is an area the district and families may need to focus on. Per-pupil spending in the district runs below the county median, which may affect resource availability across campuses.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

11,318

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 40%

Black 21%

White 32%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

11%

49%

Gr 4

13%

49%

Gr 5

12%

58%

Gr 6

34%

58%

Gr 7

37%

58%

Gr 8

39%

62%

Math

Gr 3

18%

34%

Gr 4

11%

—

Gr 5

12%

33%

Gr 6

14%

29%

Gr 7

14%

21%

Gr 8

29%

38%

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

27%

48%

Social studies

Gr 8

14%

26%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

Schools in this District

11 schools are officially reported under this district.

TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY EL

TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY H S

TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

Grade 3

10%

Grade 4

11%

Grade 5

19%

Grade 6

16%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

Grade 3

11%

Grade 4

11%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

45%

Grade 7

47%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

35%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

19%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$268,653

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$243K to $424K

vs. state typical0.89x

vs. national typical0.73x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77320	Huntsville	$243K	+0.4%	55.0%
77340	Huntsville	$282K	+1.1%	27.6%
77831	Bedias	$337K	-1.9%	8.6%
75852	Midway	$330K	+0.3%	5.6%
77873	Richards	$424K	-0.0%	0.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,352/mo

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,210 to $1,423/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77320	Huntsville	$1,423	+0.9%	55.0%
77340	Huntsville	$1,210	+4.2%	27.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,356/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Annual rent / national median income19.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$4/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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