Pilot Point Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Pilot Point Isd

Pilot Point ISD is a small district in Denton County serving pre-kindergarten through grade twelve with total enrollment of roughly fifteen hundred students across five schools. The district sits in a region of significant growth pressure, though its recent experience highlights the tensions that growth creates.

Academic performance across the district is weak. Math proficiency across tested grades runs substantially below what would be competitive statewide, with fewer than one in three students meeting state standards in most grades, except for fourth grade where the rate reaches closer to one in two. English language arts fares somewhat better, with a majority of students reaching proficient levels in grades four through eight. Science proficiency is low in fifth grade at around one in five, though it strengthens to two in five by eighth grade. Social studies proficiency is particularly soft, with only around one in four eighth graders meeting standards. Reading the data together, English shows the district's greatest relative strength, but mathematics and science remain significant areas of concern. The district ranks in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency among Denton County's districts.

The student body is majority Hispanic, with substantial representation of white students, a small population of Asian American and multiracial students, and few Black students. Data on free and reduced lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner numbers were not available. The district does not publicly report a graduation rate in the data provided, which limits what can be said about high school completion. Chronic absenteeism runs at a rate that places the district at the lower end among county peers, suggesting attendance challenges.

The most recent context shaping the district's near-term trajectory is a bond defeat in May 2026. Voters rejected a proposal that would have funded a new high school and elementary school alongside renovations to all existing campuses. The district is experiencing growth that this infrastructure was meant to absorb. Without the bond funds, the district faces the prospect of using portable buildings to manage enrollment increases, and families considering the area should understand that any future bond attempt would likely ask for a meaningful property tax increase. That said, the district's overall property tax rate (combined maintenance and operations plus debt service) has fallen over the past five years due to state-mandated rate compression, providing some offset to what might otherwise be higher bills.

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, Texas state law will require that uncertified elementary teachers in the district obtain proper teaching certification in math and reading. This change tightens credential requirements for early-grade instruction at a time when the district is managing capacity constraints. The district operates under a District of Innovation plan, which previously allowed for greater flexibility in staffing; that flexibility is now curtailed for core subjects in elementary grades.

Pilot Point ISD is a district in transition. Its academic foundation is not strong by conventional measures, and growth pressures are shaping immediate operational challenges. Families drawn to the area should expect a small, under-resourced district managing expansion while facing infrastructure constraints and moderate academic proficiency. The district may appeal to families seeking a rural or small-town setting and willing to engage closely with schools on academic support, but it does not present a platform of academic strength or robust facilities at present.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,551

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 52%

Black 2%

White 42%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

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

41%

Gr 4

47%

56%

Gr 5

46%

—

Gr 6

42%

62%

Gr 7

38%

72%

Gr 8

54%

78%

Math

Gr 3

16%

37%

Gr 4

35%

48%

Gr 5

23%

40%

Gr 6

18%

26%

Gr 7

15%

31%

Gr 8

22%

40%

Science

Gr 5

17%

25%

Gr 8

30%

51%

Social studies

Gr 8

19%

33%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

44%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

29%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

42%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

PILOT POINT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

PILOT POINT H S

PILOT POINT SELZ MIDDLE

PILOT POINT EL

DENTON CO J J A E P

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

26%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

22%

Grade 6

23%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

54%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

26%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$364,147

Year-over-year change-6.1%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$334K to $464K

vs. state typical1.21x

vs. national typical0.99x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76258	Pilot Point	$334K	-7.7%	74.6%
76272		$464K	-0.8%	21.8%
76271	Tioga	$388K	-5.5%	3.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,838/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

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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