Pewitt Cisd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Pewitt Cisd

Pewitt CISD is a small district serving about that many students across three schools: an elementary, a junior high, and a high school, all located in Morris County in East Texas. The district draws families from several small towns and surrounding areas with modest housing values, below the state benchmark. The district is currently working through a transition period shaped by a major capital investment and a significant loss of community resources.

Reading the most recent state testing data, the district shows a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, performance is notably stronger, with most elementary and middle grades reaching proficiency levels around two-thirds or higher. Third grade ELA is particularly solid. By contrast, math proficiency runs lower across almost all grades, falling into the low-to-mid range. Science performance sits in the middle, with fifth grade doing somewhat better than eighth grade. Social studies shows the weakest results, particularly at the eighth-grade level, where proficiency is substantially below the other subjects.

This pattern within the district, where reading skills outpace math and science, is worth noting for a parent evaluating whether additional academic support might be needed, especially for students progressing into middle school where math and science demands increase.

The district recently passed a substantial bond in May 2023 to build a new elementary school, replacing the aging Pewitt Elementary campus. This modernization project comes with an estimated property tax increase and reflects the community's commitment to upgrading its primary facilities. For families considering a move to the area or currently living in the district, this signals long-term investment, though it also means property tax obligations are rising.

A significant recent change affects families who depended on school-based childcare: the district lost its federally funded ACE afterschool program. This closure eliminates a key resource for working parents who relied on the program for before-and-after-school supervision and enrichment. Families should be aware that they will need to arrange alternative care solutions.

The student body is predominantly White, with a growing Hispanic population and a substantial Black enrollment as well. Specific free-and-reduced-price-lunch figures were not available in the data, as was information on the share of students receiving special education services or English learner support, so a parent may want to inquire directly with the district about socioeconomic composition and the scope of support services available.

State testing data for the current school year is the most recent available; data on graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, and detailed program offerings were not included in the available information. The district's high school offerings and any career pathways or dual-credit opportunities are worth asking about directly, as were not detailed in the materials reviewed.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

842

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 17%

Black 13%

White 60%

Asian 0%

Two+ 10%

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%

76%

Gr 4

68%

74%

Gr 5

64%

78%

Gr 6

45%

80%

Gr 7

49%

76%

Gr 8

62%

68%

Math

Gr 3

31%

44%

Gr 4

37%

74%

Gr 5

48%

78%

Gr 6

38%

65%

Gr 7

27%

48%

Gr 8

25%

44%

Science

Gr 5

44%

67%

Gr 8

32%

55%

Social studies

Gr 8

24%

27%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

66%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

34%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

95%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

41%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

82%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

32%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

41%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

PEWITT EL

PEWITT H S

PEWITT J H

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

49%

Grade 6

35%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

59%

Grade 6

60%

Grade 7

64%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

53%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

25%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$178,384

Year-over-year change-5.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$160K to $278K

vs. state typical0.59x

vs. national typical0.48x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75568	Naples	$160K	-6.2%	47.0%
75571	Omaha	$188K	-4.3%	40.2%
75558	Cookville	$278K	-5.3%	4.6%
75638	Daingerfield	$169K	-0.5%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$900/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)

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.