Lindale Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Lindale Isd

Lindale ISD, a school district in Smith County, Texas, serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across six campuses. The district enrolls a moderate student population, with substantial representation from white students, a meaningful Hispanic student population, and smaller numbers of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available in the data provided, so a picture of economic disadvantage by that measure is incomplete.

The district's tested academic performance shows mixed results across subjects. In math, proficiency rates range from the mid-to-upper range in third and eighth grades to lower rates in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Reading and language arts proficiency sits in the mid-to-upper range for third grade but drops noticeably in fourth and fifth grades before recovering somewhat by sixth grade and climbing further by eighth grade. Science proficiency is lower overall, with fifth grade showing half the students at proficient levels and eighth grade showing markedly better results. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade is notably lower than other subject areas. When aggregated across all tested grades and subjects, about a majority of students meet proficiency standards district-wide, with a smaller portion reaching mastery levels. The data available covers only 2024-25 results, so trends over time cannot be examined.

Among Smith County's eight districts, Lindale ISD ranks in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The district also places in the top quartile on chronic absenteeism rates, with attendance metrics notably above county average. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range compared to neighboring districts.

The district is in a phase of substantial growth. The Texas Education Agency has designated Lindale ISD a fast-growth district, and enrollment has expanded significantly, prompting a multi-phase facilities expansion. A new two-story academic wing at Lindale High School added classroom and science lab space plus expanded food service. College Street Elementary and the Early Childhood Center received new classroom and support-space additions. A future elementary campus is planned as part of the growth strategy. These expansions are reshaping class sizes and program capacity.

Property taxes in Lindale ISD have moved downward steadily, with the district cutting its overall tax rate year after year over roughly six consecutive years, reaching a lower-range rate by 2024-25. This sustained reduction matters for families evaluating housing costs. In late 2023, voters approved a tax ratification election that ratified the rate while permitting the district to capture additional revenue above the voter-approval threshold, generating funds specifically for teacher and support-staff pay raises. This combination means families see both lower tax bills and a district commitment to competitive compensation for educators.

The district operates six schools: Lindale High School, Lindale Junior High, three elementary schools (Velma Penny, College Street, and E.J. Moss Intermediate), and an Early Childhood Center. No data was available on program offerings, AP access, career pathways, graduation rates, or high school course breadth. A parent considering Lindale ISD would find a district with solid proficiency in tested grades, especially in third and eighth grade mathematics, and with clear upward momentum in student attendance. The sustained tax cuts and facility expansion signal a district managing rapid growth while holding down costs. The lower test proficiency in science and social studies, along with the middle-grade dip in English language arts, are areas a parent may want to explore further with the district when evaluating instructional approach and support resources.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,552

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

Black 5%

White 68%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

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

71%

84%

Gr 4

55%

73%

Gr 5

50%

70%

Gr 6

53%

81%

Gr 7

47%

83%

Gr 8

57%

84%

Math

Gr 3

70%

87%

Gr 4

59%

76%

Gr 5

56%

74%

Gr 6

52%

78%

Gr 7

49%

84%

Gr 8

77%

89%

Science

Gr 5

39%

64%

Gr 8

50%

75%

Social studies

Gr 8

30%

50%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

61%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

68%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

20%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

45%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

69%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

66%

Grade 6

68%

Grade 7

82%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

78%

Grade 3

64%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 6

67%

Grade 7

71%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

51%

Grade 5

64%

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$292,982

Year-over-year change-2.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$238K to $308K

vs. state typical0.97x

vs. national typical0.80x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75771	Lindale	$308K	-2.3%	70.9%
75704	Tyler	$253K	-1.5%	10.9%
75706	Tyler	$257K	-4.4%	9.8%
75773	Mineola	$266K	-2.0%	5.6%
75790	Van	$238K	-0.7%	2.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,374/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,350 to $1,376/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75771	Lindale	$1,376	—	70.9%
75773	Mineola	$1,350	—	5.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,478/mo

Home price / national median income3.5x

Annual rent / national median income19.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$105/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)

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