Onalaska Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Onalaska Isd

Onalaska ISD is a small district in Polk County serving roughly 1,200 students from pre-K through grade twelve across two schools: an elementary campus and a combined junior/senior high. The student population is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic students and students of other backgrounds. No data on free or reduced price lunch participation, English learner counts, or special education enrollment was available from the source.

Academic performance across the district is mixed, with notable variation by grade and subject. In English language arts, results lean stronger. Students in third and fourth grade show solid proficiency in reading and writing, and seventh grade stands out as a notably stronger year. By eighth grade, about half of students meet the standard. In math, the pattern is more concerning. Early elementary math shows moderate proficiency in third grade, but fourth grade sees a sharp drop, followed by a stronger result in fifth grade. By middle school, sixth and eighth grade math proficiency falls into the lower range, while seventh grade is somewhat higher. Science results show lower proficiency overall, with fifth grade particularly weak and eighth grade stronger. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade is below half. Taken as a whole, students show higher likelihood of meeting or exceeding standards in reading than in mathematics, and performance in both core areas is inconsistent across grade levels, suggesting students may struggle with transitions between grades or particular instructional approaches to certain content.

When compared against the other four districts in Polk County, Onalaska's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile, meaning it outperforms the median district in the county on state testing. However, the district faces a significant challenge in chronic absenteeism, where it sits at the bottom quartile, well above the county median. This gap between test performance and attendance patterns warrants attention, as chronic absence is historically linked to lower long-term outcomes. Per-pupil spending in the district falls in the lower range for the county, at roughly $13,000 per student annually, below the county median.

The housing market in the Onalaska and Livingston area reflects typical small-town Texas economics. Home values have declined slightly over the past year and sit below both state and national medians. Rental inventory is limited, with one tracked property in the Livingston zip code. For a household with median income in the region, housing costs as a share of income are reasonable by national standards, though mortgage payments exceed rent significantly, which may reflect limited rental supply.

The district's data sections do not include a graduation rate or detailed information on career pathways, dual-credit offerings, AP courses, or specialized programs. A parent considering this district may want to contact the schools directly to learn more about high school course breadth, college-preparation options, and what supports exist to improve attendance and middle-school math outcomes.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,242

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 4%

White 76%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

46%

71%

Gr 4

48%

68%

Gr 5

51%

76%

Gr 6

48%

76%

Gr 7

60%

79%

Gr 8

36%

78%

Math

Gr 3

44%

54%

Gr 4

35%

45%

Gr 5

62%

76%

Gr 6

19%

36%

Gr 7

33%

61%

Gr 8

20%

33%

Science

Gr 5

25%

38%

Gr 8

41%

66%

Social studies

Gr 8

38%

44%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

55%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

ONALASKA EL

ONALASKA JR/SR HIGH

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

47%

Grade 3

37%

Grade 4

66%

Grade 5

25%

Grade 6

42%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

53%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

58%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 6

66%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

29%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

40%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$182,239

Year-over-year change-1.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$178K to $189K

vs. state typical0.60x

vs. national typical0.49x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77360	Onalaska	$178K	-1.8%	61.5%
77351	Livingston	$189K	-1.9%	38.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,419/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77351	Livingston	$1,419	—	38.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$920/mo

Home price / national median income2.2x

Annual rent / national median income20.3%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$499/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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