Red Oak Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Red Oak Isd

Red Oak ISD is a mid-sized district across Ellis County that serves the town of Red Oak and surrounding areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The district enrolls a substantial population of students across all grade bands, from pre-kindergarten through high school, spanning multiple elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.

The student body is diverse in racial and ethnic composition. A substantial share of the enrollment is Hispanic or Latino, followed by Black students, and then White students, with smaller populations of Asian and multiracial students. Free and reduced-price lunch status data was not available, but since the 2024-2025 school year, all students in the district have received free breakfast and lunch through the federal Community Eligibility Provision, removing a recurring household expense that many families in the area would otherwise bear.

State test results in 2024-2025 show mixed performance across grade levels and subjects. In English language arts, students in the elementary grades (grades 3 through 5) perform better than students in middle grades (6 through 8). Grade 3 and 4 students show roughly even proficiency, while grade 5 students reach a higher rate. In grade 6 and above, proficiency rates decline. Math performance follows a similar pattern, with elementary students performing higher than middle grades, though grades 5 and 8 stand out as relative peaks. Science and social studies results are available only for grades 5 and 8, showing lower proficiency rates than English language arts, particularly in grade 5 science and grade 8 social studies. When looking across all subjects and grade levels tested, the district sits above the midpoint among Ellis County's districts in overall proficiency, suggesting comparable or slightly stronger academic outcomes than neighboring districts in the county.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is below the midpoint among Ellis County districts, indicating that attendance rates are somewhat better than the county average, though absenteeism remains a factor in the overall educational experience. Per-pupil current spending in the district falls in the lower range among county districts, meaning the district operates with tighter per-student resources than most of its neighbors.

The community itself is in an active growth and building phase. Voters approved substantial bond measures in 2023 and May 2025 to address capacity constraints. A second middle school opened in January 2026 in nearby Ovilla, directly relieving overcrowding at the original Red Oak Middle School, which had been running well above its designed capacity. The 2025 bond, which passed all three propositions, funds a new career and technical education building, a new elementary school, and high school athletic facility upgrades, with the district stating the bond would not increase the current tax rate. Property tax rates have declined meaningfully over recent years, falling by a substantial margin since 2021, a benefit that can offset rising property values in Ellis County's appreciating real estate market.

Housing values in the area are moderate relative to the Dallas-Fort Worth region, with a weighted median home value in the mid-range; rental costs are also moderate. The mortgage-to-income ratio and rent-to-income ratio both suggest housing is more affordable than the national benchmark, though that affordability depends on local income levels and economic conditions. Ellis County's unemployment rate and median household income have remained relatively stable in recent periods.

A parent choosing Red Oak ISD should understand that academic performance is slightly above county average but still shows room for growth, particularly in mathematics and upper middle-grade proficiency. The district is investing in capacity and facilities to support growth, and has made two meaningful commitments to families: no increase in tax rates despite bond funding and universal free meals. The growth trajectory and bond investments suggest the district anticipates serving more students in the coming years. A parent may want to look into which school building and grade band their child would attend, given the recent opening of the second middle school and planned elementary expansion.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,592

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 40%

Black 36%

White 19%

Asian 1%

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

40%

—

Gr 4

64%

62%

Gr 5

49%

63%

Gr 6

39%

49%

Gr 7

41%

62%

Gr 8

40%

49%

Math

Gr 3

30%

45%

Gr 4

20%

52%

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

21%

32%

Gr 7

14%

16%

Gr 8

39%

50%

Science

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 8

37%

41%

Social studies

Gr 8

21%

28%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

8 schools are officially reported under this district.

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Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

36%

Grade 3

20%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

25%

Grade 6

15%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

43%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

27%

Grade 5

38%

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$357,241

Year-over-year change-2.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$321K to $507K

vs. state typical1.18x

vs. national typical0.97x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75154	Red Oak	$352K	-2.4%	85.0%
75165	Waxahachie	$352K	-2.6%	10.2%
75167	Waxahachie	$507K	-0.4%	3.5%
75152		$321K	-1.3%	1.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,086/mo

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,681 to $2,134/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75154	Red Oak	$2,134	+4.7%	85.0%
75165	Waxahachie	$1,681	+1.8%	10.2%
75167	Waxahachie	$2,085	—	3.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,803/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Annual rent / national median income29.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$283/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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