Miles Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Miles Isd

Miles ISD serves a small rural enrollment across prekindergarten through grade twelve, with a single elementary, one high school, and two alternative or accelerated programs. The district sits in Runnels County in West Texas, drawing families from Miles and surrounding areas.

In state testing data from the most recent school year, Miles ISD shows mixed but broadly solid performance in English language arts and mathematics. Across the tested grades, ELA proficiency sits above two-thirds, with third grade performing at a higher rate and middle grades closer to the threshold. Math proficiency is comparable, strongest in the middle grades but dipping in eighth grade. Early elementary reading and math in third grade both run strong. Science testing shows a wider range: fifth grade is below half proficient, while eighth grade recovers to a more solid level. Social studies in eighth grade presents a significant concern, with a much lower proficiency rate that stands well apart from other subjects.

Compared to the other districts in Runnels County, Miles ISD ranks at the top in overall academic proficiency and also leads the county in chronic absenteeism, meaning far fewer students miss school regularly. On per-pupil spending, however, the district operates below the county median, investing less per student annually than its immediate neighbors.

The student body is small and stable, reflecting the rural setting. The enrollment is roughly three-fifths white and one-third Hispanic, with very small populations of Black students and Native American students. Free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available, so family economic need cannot be directly assessed from the provided information. The district does not report counts for special education or English learner populations in the available data.

In November 2024, Miles ISD called a bond election (Proposition A) to authorize school building construction and equipment financed through annual property tax increases, a change relevant to any family considering a move into the district. Publicly reported information confirms the ballot measure was labeled a property-tax increase, though the outcome of the election and the specific dollar amount were not confirmed in available sources.

The district is small enough that individual student performance can shift proficiency rates meaningfully from year to year. A parent may want to look into current social studies instruction and support in eighth grade, given the performance gap in that subject, and to ask the district directly about the social studies assessment outcome and any instructional adjustments underway. For a rural district serving fewer than five hundred students across all grades, Miles ISD maintains reasonable academic standing relative to its county peers and strong daily attendance, though the math and reading gains taper noticeably as students move into middle school.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

508

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 36%

Black 1%

White 60%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

80%

96%

Gr 4

63%

95%

Gr 5

58%

87%

Gr 6

67%

88%

Gr 7

41%

77%

Gr 8

57%

74%

Math

Gr 3

70%

87%

Gr 4

53%

84%

Gr 5

53%

83%

Gr 6

73%

88%

Gr 7

44%

85%

Gr 8

43%

79%

Science

Gr 5

37%

65%

Gr 8

43%

89%

Social studies

Gr 8

32%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

61%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

67%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

45%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 4

69%

Grade 5

81%

Grade 6

69%

Grade 7

64%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

88%

Grade 3

79%

Grade 4

74%

Grade 5

78%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

67%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

52%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

21%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$263,250

Year-over-year change+3.7%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$142K to $268K

vs. state typical0.87x

vs. national typical0.71x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76861	Miles	$268K	+4.0%	85.9%
76821	Ballinger	$142K	-4.0%	3.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,328/mo

Home price / national median income3.1x

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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