Monahans-wickett-pyote Isd, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Monahans-wickett-pyote Isd

Monahans-Wickett-Pyote ISD is a rural Texas district serving pre-K through grade 12 across three communities in Ward County. The enrollment sits at around two thousand students, with a student body that is roughly two-thirds Hispanic and one-third white, alongside smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Free-or-reduced-price lunch data was not available, so a reader seeking that measure should contact the district directly.

The district's state test results, reported for 2024-25, show proficiency in the middle to lower range across most measured subjects and grades. In English language arts, proficiency rates vary by grade, with sixth and eighth graders performing relatively better and third grade and fourth grade lower. Math proficiency holds steady around the low-to-mid range across elementary and middle grades, with eighth grade slightly weaker. Science and social studies proficiency are notably lower; only about one in four eighth graders met the social studies standard, and science results at fifth and eighth grades were similarly weak. A parent evaluating academic readiness should know that less than half of students demonstrate proficiency in the core subjects where they are tested, and performance in science and social studies trails behind English and math. Spanish-language testing results for students in those programs show zero proficiency across the limited cohorts tested, a gap parents may want to explore directly with the school.

The district has undergone substantial physical transformation in recent years. A new elementary building at Parkway, funded by a recent bond, opened with modern facilities and capacity for enrollment growth in the lower grades. Monahans High School received a comprehensive renovation and addition, including a new auditorium, theatre, library, cafeteria, and security upgrades districtwide. These investments reflect a commitment to facility quality and campus safety. The bond also created a lasting increase in the property tax rate, and the district carries outstanding debt from it—considerations families should factor when evaluating the cost of living in the area.

Housing in the district's primary service area is relatively affordable. The median home value is below the state benchmark, and at current mortgage rates the estimated monthly housing cost for a typical home falls in the lower-to-moderate range. This affordability, combined with new school facilities, may appeal to families seeking to buy or rent in a rural market.

The district does not report a four-year graduation rate, so students and families should request that data from the school. No comparison data for other districts in Ward County was available due to the county's limited number of districts. The schools within the district are George Cullender Kind, Parkway Elementary, Tatom Elementary, Walker Middle School, Monahans High School, and a separate education center. A parent interested in specific programs, staffing levels, course offerings, or attendance policies should reach out to the district or individual schools, as those details fell outside the data available here.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,200

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 66%

Black 4%

White 28%

Asian 1%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

40%

57%

Gr 4

—

55%

Gr 5

—

65%

Gr 6

44%

65%

Gr 7

35%

69%

Gr 8

42%

67%

Math

Gr 3

36%

48%

Gr 4

27%

—

Gr 5

30%

56%

Gr 6

29%

51%

Gr 7

30%

65%

Gr 8

27%

48%

Science

Gr 5

12%

—

Gr 8

25%

51%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

40%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

49%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

GEORGE CULLENDER KIND

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

Grade 4

41%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

34%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

Grade 3

44%

Grade 4

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

48%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

23%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

24%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$198,181

Year-over-year change+2.0%

vs. state typical0.66x

vs. national typical0.54x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79756	Southwest Sandhill	$198K	+2.0%	38.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,000/mo

Home price / national median income2.4x

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.