New Boston Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on New Boston Isd

New Boston ISD serves pre-K through 12th grade in Bowie County, covering a small district with a mix of rural character and a community that has made deliberate investments in expanded opportunity. The district operates one elementary school, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative campus.

The academic picture is mixed. In elementary grades, proficiency in reading and math sits in the lower range. Third-grade reading proficiency is around the midpoint, but by fourth grade, math proficiency drops to under a third of students meeting grade-level standards. Fifth-grade performance continues to be weak in both subjects. The district does show stronger results starting in middle school. By seventh grade, math proficiency rises noticeably, and by eighth grade both math and reading proficiency reach the majority of students. This upward trajectory across the secondary grades suggests that older students are meeting state benchmarks at higher rates than younger ones, though the district begins below the midpoint when compared against other Bowie County districts overall.

Science presents a particular challenge. Fifth-grade science proficiency is quite low, though eighth-grade science improves substantially. A parent may want to look into further with the school whether elementary science instruction is an area they are actively working to strengthen.

Chronic absenteeism is a notable soft spot. The district sits in the bottom quartile among county districts on this measure, with about one in four students chronically absent. Attendance patterns this widespread often correlate with academic performance and student engagement, so understanding the root causes and whether the district has a plan to address this would be important for a parent considering the district.

On the positive side, the district is substantially above the county median in per-pupil spending, meaning resources are flowing into schools. More importantly, New Boston has made a strategic investment in career and technical education. In 2023, voters approved a bond for a new CTE facility at the high school, focused on agriculture, health science, welding, and woodworking. The facility came online recently and does not require a tax rate increase, signaling community buy-in and the district's commitment to hands-on pathways beyond traditional college preparation. This is a meaningful differentiator for high school students interested in trades and applied fields.

The district's student body is diverse. The enrollment includes a substantial share of students who identify as white, alongside meaningful populations of Black students and students of two or more races. Hispanic enrollment is smaller in proportion. Complete data on free-and-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learners is not available, limiting a fuller picture of economic need and language support in the schools.

Housing in the New Boston area is modest in value and affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. The area has experienced a slight decline in home values year over year, which may reflect broader rural economic patterns or local economic shifts.

For a family considering New Boston ISD, the district's strength lies in its secondary-grade academics, newly expanded CTE offerings, and affordability of the broader community. The main considerations are the lower elementary proficiency rates, high absenteeism, and whether the district's intervention strategies are addressing why so many students are missing school regularly. The district appears to be a fit for families whose children show strength in hands-on learning and who value vocational and career pathways alongside academics, or for families in the area whose primary concern is affordability and community access.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,142

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 23%

White 54%

Asian 0%

Two+ 13%

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

38%

63%

Gr 4

36%

43%

Gr 5

30%

43%

Gr 6

48%

73%

Gr 7

52%

58%

Gr 8

50%

86%

Math

Gr 3

30%

63%

Gr 4

23%

39%

Gr 5

30%

33%

Gr 6

33%

44%

Gr 7

55%

59%

Gr 8

64%

85%

Science

Gr 5

14%

23%

Gr 8

37%

66%

Social studies

Gr 8

33%

62%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

51%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

17%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

32%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

30%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

48%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

68%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

25%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

39%

—

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

41%

Grade 3

29%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 6

55%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

45%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$175,598

Year-over-year change-4.9%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$173K to $202K

vs. state typical0.58x

vs. national typical0.48x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75570	New Boston	$173K	-5.1%	88.4%
75567		$197K	-2.6%	9.3%
75559	De Kalb	$193K	-5.7%	1.7%
75574	Simms	$202K	-10.6%	0.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$886/mo

Home price / national median income2.1x

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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