Johnson City Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Johnson City Isd

Johnson City ISD is a small district in Blanco County, Texas, serving prekindergarten through grade twelve across three schools. With total enrollment in the low hundreds, it operates a traditional K-12 structure centered on Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary, Middle, and High School.

The district's academic performance shows uneven results across grades and subjects. In English language arts, proficiency runs stronger in the middle grades (grades 6 through 8 show solid attainment) but dips somewhat in fourth and fifth grade. Third grade ELA is notably higher. In mathematics, performance is more scattered. Third, fourth, and fifth graders show moderate proficiency, but seventh grade drops sharply before recovering in eighth grade, where proficiency climbs substantially. The district's math performance in the elementary grades suggests a foundation is in place, though seventh grade represents a soft spot that may warrant attention. Science proficiency in fifth grade is weak; by eighth grade it strengthens considerably. Social studies in eighth grade sits in the middle range.

The district assessed participation rates were not available, so a complete picture of who is being tested remains incomplete. The data provided covers only tested grades and subjects under Texas's STAAR assessment.

Johnson City ISD has experienced growth and capacity challenges. Voters approved a bond package in May 2023 to address overcrowding, particularly at the elementary and middle schools, which were sharing common spaces. A new middle school building is under way as a direct response to enrollment pressure. This capital improvement means families considering the district should understand that infrastructure change and related property tax implications are in motion, affecting both the physical environment and the district's long-term financial structure.

Housing in the Johnson City area has moderate to strong values, with the typical home well above state and national benchmarks. The area draws from seven zip codes, with the strongest concentration in the Johnson City core. Home values declined modestly over the past year. For those renting, the market is tight relative to local incomes. A family would need to factor in both mortgage and tax costs when evaluating affordability.

The district serves a predominantly white student body alongside a meaningful Hispanic population and small numbers of Asian and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price-lunch data was not available, so economic diversity cannot be assessed from the provided information. Special education and English learner enrollment figures were also missing.

Johnson City ISD is the only district in Blanco County and therefore stands alone in any county-level comparison. A parent evaluating this district should look beyond state testing snapshots and speak directly with school officials about the seventh-grade math dip, the science curriculum in elementary grades, and how the new middle school campus will affect learning conditions and program access as the district absorbs growth.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

718

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 29%

White 67%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

57%

63%

Gr 4

27%

69%

Gr 5

43%

70%

Gr 6

57%

78%

Gr 7

50%

71%

Gr 8

67%

75%

Math

Gr 3

30%

49%

Gr 4

53%

59%

Gr 5

47%

61%

Gr 6

25%

47%

Gr 7

11%

42%

Gr 8

57%

74%

Science

Gr 5

43%

Gr 8

69%

75%

Social studies

Gr 8

62%

63%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

73%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

LYNDON B JOHNSON H S

LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE

LYNDON B JOHNSON EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

61%

Grade 3

55%

Grade 4

59%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

73%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

62%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$667,998

Year-over-year change-3.5%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$361K to $837K

vs. state typical2.21x

vs. national typical1.81x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78636	Johnson City	$620K	-3.7%	66.1%
78663	Round Mountain	$837K	-3.0%	18.9%
78669	Spicewood	$714K	-3.3%	5.4%
78620	Dripping Springs	$685K	-2.5%	4.2%
78606	Blanco	$545K	-3.9%	1.3%
78643		$361K	-5.6%	0.7%
78657	Horseshoe Bay	$645K	-2.3%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,862/mo

Year-over-year change+3.1%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,946 to $3,204/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
78669	Spicewood	$3,204	+3.4%	5.4%
78620	Dripping Springs	$2,437	+2.7%	4.2%
78657	Horseshoe Bay	$1,946	—	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,371/mo

Home price / national median income8.0x

Annual rent / national median income41.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$509/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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