Keller Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Keller Isd

Keller ISD serves a large district spanning Tarrant County, from Keller and Roanoke north through parts of Fort Worth and surrounding communities. The district enrolls a substantial number of students across prekindergarten through grade twelve, with an enrollment profile that reflects the diversity of its geography. The racial and ethnic composition includes a plurality of white students, alongside meaningful representation of Hispanic, Black, and Asian students. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner status were not available, so a reader cannot assess need-based demographics directly from these figures.

The district's testing results show mixed and uneven academic performance. In English language arts, the district reaches solid ground at the middle school level, with about two-thirds of sixth and eighth graders meeting or exceeding proficiency. Fifth-grade ELA shows strength as well. Math results are softer across the board. Third-grade math proficiency hovers around the midpoint, and seventh-grade math shows particular weakness, with only about one quarter of students at proficiency. Eighth-grade math rebounds somewhat, reaching over half. Science proficiency in fifth and eighth grades falls below math and ELA, with roughly two out of five students proficient. A parent may want to look into what supports the district offers in these areas and how individual schools within the district vary, since overall results can mask important campus-to-campus differences.

When placed against the thirty districts in Tarrant County, Keller ISD ranks above the midpoint in proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The district also sits above the midpoint for chronic absenteeism, though this reflects a higher rate than the county median. On per-pupil spending, Keller falls in the middle range on the lower half of county spending.

The district has faced major operational disruption and governance instability. In early 2025, the board proposed splitting Keller ISD into two separate districts along a highway boundary. The plan sparked student walkouts, community petitions, and widespread opposition and was abandoned in March 2025 after months of conflict. The episode left real damage to community trust in district leadership and prompted state legislation on district splits. This context is worth understanding if a family is considering a move into the area.

Beginning in 2027-28, the district will undertake a significant reconfiguration. Three intermediate schools serving mixed grade levels (Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill, and Trinity Meadows) are slated to close after the 2026-27 school year. All schools will realign to standard grade spans: elementary kindergarten through fifth, middle sixth through eighth, and high school ninth through twelfth. Attendance boundaries will shift as a result. For families with children in those grade bands or considering a particular school, this restructuring is a direct factor that will reshape which campus a child attends.

The district has also adopted distinctive policies on instructional materials and library content. Beginning in 2022, books challenged by parents are removed from shelves and held in a parental consent area during the review process. A 2022 policy change added specific restrictions on materials that include nonbinary or transgender characters, which prompted a civil rights complaint. These policies remain in place. A parent's stance on curriculum review, book access, and content inclusion should inform whether this approach aligns with their values.

The housing market across the district's footprint varies widely. Home values range substantially across the different zip codes served, from lower-cost areas in parts of Fort Worth to substantially higher values in Southlake and Colleyville. Rental costs also vary. Mortgage affordability relative to income is somewhat above the national benchmark, reflecting the wider region's price pressures. A family's budget and preference for particular communities within the district boundaries will shape their fit significantly.

The district operates a wide array of schools across its grade bands, including early learning centers, elementary schools, intermediate and middle schools, and three high schools. The diversity of campuses and the upcoming consolidation mean that not all school choices will remain stable in the years ahead.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

33,250

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 25%

Black 11%

White 47%

Asian 10%

Two+ 6%

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

41%

69%

Gr 4

45%

73%

Gr 5

44%

58%

Gr 6

49%

77%

Gr 7

35%

65%

Gr 8

53%

77%

Math

Gr 3

70%

Gr 4

21%

55%

Gr 5

68%

Gr 6

30%

65%

Gr 7

16%

34%

Gr 8

36%

65%

Science

Gr 5

15%

47%

Gr 8

26%

49%

Social studies

Gr 8

26%

48%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

Schools in this District

42 schools are officially reported under this district.

KELLER COMPASS CENTER

INDIAN SPRINGS MIDDLE

TRINITY SPRINGS MIDDLE

KELLER EARLY LEARNING CENTER - NORTH

TIMBERVIEW MIDDLE

RIDGEVIEW EL

SUNSET VALLEY EL

KELLER EARLY LEARNING CENTER - SOUTH

VISTA RIDGE MIDDLE

KELLER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

SHADY GROVE EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

59%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

13%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

26%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

36%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

41%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$501,117

Year-over-year change-1.3%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$273K to $1.3M

vs. state typical1.66x

vs. national typical1.36x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76248	Keller	$594K	-0.3%	29.1%
76244	Fort Worth	$386K	-2.1%	27.5%
76137	Fort Worth	$321K	-1.8%	14.1%
76262	Roanoke	$621K	-2.1%	11.0%
76177		$374K	-2.7%	4.2%
76092	Southlake	$1.3M	+2.5%	3.1%
76182	North Richland Hills	$415K	-0.6%	3.0%
76148	Watauga	$273K	-1.6%	2.7%
76034	Colleyville	$917K	+1.6%	2.6%
76131	Saginaw	$338K	-2.3%	2.5%
76054	Hurst	$422K	+0.9%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,956/mo

Year-over-year change+1.2%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$1,575 to $6,092/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76248	Keller	$1,798	+2.7%	29.1%
76244	Fort Worth	$1,994	+0.4%	27.5%
76137	Fort Worth	$1,575	-0.8%	14.1%
76262	Roanoke	$1,650	+1.5%	11.0%
76177		$1,644	+0.4%	4.2%
76092	Southlake	$6,092	—	3.1%
76182	North Richland Hills	$2,206	+3.0%	3.0%
76148	Watauga	$2,041	+2.2%	2.7%
76131	Saginaw	$1,893	+0.3%	2.5%
76054	Hurst	$2,625	—	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,529/mo

Home price / national median income6.0x

Annual rent / national median income28.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$572/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)

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.