Jim Ned Cisd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Jim Ned Cisd

Jim Ned CISD is a small district serving pre-K through grade twelve across rural Taylor County in West Texas. The district spans towns including Buffalo Gap, Lawn, Ovalo, Tuscola, and Winters, drawing a student population that is predominantly White, with a meaningful Hispanic minority and very small numbers of other groups represented. The overall enrollment is under two thousand students, spread across six schools: two elementary buildings, an intermediate school, a middle school, a high school, and one inactive campus.

The district's recent state test results show a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, proficiency runs stronger, particularly in grades three, four, five, and six where majorities of students meet or exceed proficiency. By grade eight, that hold is maintained at a solid level. Mathematics performance is more variable. Early grades show reasonable strength in grades three and four, but a notable dip occurs at grade five and a more pronounced decline at grade six, where fewer than half of students meet proficiency. Performance recovers somewhat by grades seven and eight. Science proficiency at grade five sits modestly below math at the same level; by grade eight, science performance improves. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency lags behind other subjects, with just over half of students meeting the standard.

When looking across all results, the district sits above the median for its county in overall academic proficiency. It also ranks in the top quarter of Taylor County districts for chronic absenteeism, a factor that often correlates with engagement and stability. The district's per-pupil spending sits in the upper range for its county peers, suggesting reasonable resource availability relative to its neighboring districts.

The community where this district sits spans small towns and rural territory. Home values in the district's service areas vary, reflecting a mix of more affordable rural property and some modest appreciation in certain areas. Rental costs are moderate, and housing affordability, while subject to mortgage rate conditions, remains accessible relative to national benchmarks. Employment in the region shows a low unemployment rate, indicating a relatively stable local economy.

A parent considering Jim Ned CISD should expect a small-town, rural school experience. The elementary and intermediate years appear to build a solid foundation, particularly in reading and writing. Mathematics warrants closer attention, especially around the transition to middle grades, where proficiency drops noticeably. The district's higher rates of student attendance and its position at the top of the county for that metric suggest a community with reasonable engagement and stable enrollment. Anyone living in the district's territory or choosing to relocate there should contact the schools directly about programs, course offerings, and specific support structures, as program details were not available in this review. Graduation rates were not reported, so prospective families should ask about that outcome metric and any dual-credit or career pathway options the high school provides.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,630

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 1%

White 81%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

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

75%

86%

Gr 4

52%

84%

Gr 5

83%

76%

Gr 6

71%

86%

Gr 7

67%

76%

Gr 8

67%

81%

Math

Gr 3

41%

83%

Gr 4

59%

82%

Gr 5

61%

63%

Gr 6

35%

50%

Gr 7

46%

71%

Gr 8

44%

77%

Science

Gr 5

67%

61%

Gr 8

61%

75%

Social studies

Gr 8

28%

60%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

66%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

34%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

70%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

39%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

75%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

68%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

77%

Grade 4

63%

Grade 5

48%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

70%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

83%

Grade 3

77%

Grade 4

77%

Grade 5

84%

Grade 6

74%

Grade 7

79%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

62%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

55%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$356,805

Year-over-year change+5.5%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$111K to $438K

vs. state typical1.18x

vs. national typical0.97x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79541	Ovalo	$438K	+5.6%	36.2%
79562	Tuscola	$393K	+5.4%	28.4%
79530	Lawn	$207K	+4.4%	16.1%
79567	Winters	$111K	+6.5%	4.1%
79508	Buffalo Gap	$255K	+7.2%	2.7%
79606	Abilene	$299K	+6.6%	1.9%
79602	Abilene	$264K	+5.3%	1.9%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,348/mo

Year-over-year change+42.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,855 to $2,388/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
79562	Tuscola	$2,388	—	28.4%
79606	Abilene	$1,855	+49.1%	1.9%
79602	Abilene	$2,244	+35.8%	1.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,800/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Annual rent / national median income33.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$547/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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