Ira Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ira Isd

IRA ISD is a small rural district serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade in Scurry County, with an enrollment that sits around typical size for its grade band in West Texas. The district operates a single campus.

The district's academic profile shows uneven performance across grades and subjects. In elementary mathematics, results vary sharply: third grade proficiency falls well below the state benchmark, while fourth and fifth grades show strength. By seventh grade, math proficiency drops steeply again. English language arts is more consistently solid in the middle elementary grades and middle school, with fifth and sixth grades showing particularly strong results. Science results at fifth grade are modest, though eighth grade science performance rises substantially. Social studies in eighth grade is a notably softer area.

Across all tested grades and subjects combined, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Scurry County's districts. Chronic absenteeism is also notably low compared to district peers, a sign of community engagement or school culture. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle to upper-middle range within the county.

The district has a predominantly white student body with a substantial Hispanic minority population. About one quarter of students are Hispanic, and the racial composition is largely stable. Specific enrollment numbers for English learners and students with disabilities were not available in the data provided, so a parent may want to inquire about those populations directly with the school.

State testing data was available only for the most recent school year, so trend information over multiple years is not present in the data reviewed. A graduation rate was not provided, likely because the data reflects a recent testing year or the district has not yet published that metric.

The state's 2025 school funding law (HB 2) includes permanent, recurring teacher pay raises targeted at small rural districts. For Ira ISD, this means educators at various experience levels are receiving locked-in base pay increases beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. For a tiny single-campus district that has historically paid below the state average, this change could affect teacher retention and stability in ways that ripple into classroom continuity.

The district sits in a rural region where housing values are modest relative to many Texas communities, and the cost of living supports a family budget oriented toward modest household means. The local economy reflects the characteristics of a small West Texas town, with employment opportunities tied to regional industries.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

249

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 22%

White 77%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

83%

57%

Gr 4

—

85%

Gr 5

60%

93%

Gr 6

100%

83%

Gr 7

—

63%

Gr 8

80%

71%

Math

Gr 3

33%

29%

Gr 4

—

77%

Gr 5

60%

100%

Gr 6

100%

78%

Gr 7

—

22%

Gr 8

—

32%

Science

Gr 5

20%

47%

Gr 8

80%

67%

Social studies

Gr 8

40%

29%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

26%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

25%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

IRA SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

5 grades reported

30%

Grade 3

73%

Grade 4

90%

Grade 5

84%

Grade 6

23%

Grade 7

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

87%

Grade 4

85%

Grade 5

88%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

74%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

40%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$138,543

Year-over-year change+3.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$98K to $177K

vs. state typical0.46x

vs. national typical0.38x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79549	Snyder	$143K	+1.2%	43.7%
79512	Colorado City	$98K	+4.7%	29.9%
79527	Ira	$177K	+6.8%	26.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$699/mo

Home price / national median income1.6x

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.