Richland Springs Isd, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Richland Springs Isd

Richland Springs ISD is a small rural district serving prekindergarten through grade twelve in San Saba County, Texas. The district has a single school site and serves a student body of about one hundred forty students. The enrollment is predominantly white, with a smaller share of Hispanic students and a small number of American Indian students; enrollment data on English learners and students with disabilities was not available.

The district's academic performance shows a mixed profile across tested subjects and grade levels. In elementary grades three through five, reading and math proficiency rates range broadly, with third grade reaching solid performance in both subjects while fourth grade shows notably lower proficiency. Performance stabilizes somewhat in middle grades six through eight, where eighth grade stands out with stronger results in both reading and math. Science proficiency is lower overall, particularly in grade five where results are weak; eighth grade science performance is modest. Social studies proficiency in grade eight is quite low, a soft spot a parent may want to discuss with the school.

The testing snapshot for the district overall shows that most students are reaching the "approaches" proficiency level across subjects, meaning they are demonstrating beginning conceptual understanding. Smaller shares meet the standard or achieve mastery, especially in mathematics and social studies. Looking at grade-by-grade results, there is volatility in the primary and intermediate grades that suggests attention to reading and math instruction in grades four and five may be warranted. The eighth-grade cohort performs more solidly, which may reflect either changes in teaching approach, student growth as they mature, or other factors worth exploring with school leadership.

Among the two districts in San Saba County, Richland Springs ISD sits above the midpoint in overall proficiency, a position of relative strength for the county. The district's per-pupil current spending is in the middle-to-upper range among county peers. Chronic absenteeism sits above the county median, at about fourteen percent, suggesting this may be an area the district is monitoring.

Housing values in the district's service area are notably more affordable than state and national benchmarks. A home in the area would be priced below the state median, and mortgage payments would be manageable relative to median household income in the region. The local economy reflects broader trends: unemployment is modest at around four percent, and median household income aligns with national figures.

The district serves a very small population, which shapes what it can offer. Very small cohorts mean individual student performance can shift results noticeably year to year and that finding peers in any given grade or program may be limited. High school enrollment is small across all grades. Parents considering this district should expect a close-knit rural environment where the school is likely a community anchor and where personalized attention coexists with fewer specialized program options than larger districts provide. Testing data was available, but no information on graduation rates, course offerings, extracurricular programs, or recent strategic changes was included in available sources, so prospective families may want to contact the district directly for details on those fronts.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

140

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

Black 1%

White 78%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 5

—

50%

Gr 7

—

50%

Gr 8

—

75%

Math

Gr 5

—

50%

Gr 7

—

17%

Gr 8

—

75%

Science

Gr 5

—

25%

Gr 8

—

38%

Social studies

Gr 8

—

13%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

84%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

79%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

83%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

RICHLAND SPRINGS SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

33%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

38%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

33%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 6

63%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

20%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

13%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$190,960

Year-over-year change-2.1%

vs. state typical0.63x

vs. national typical0.52x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76877	San Saba	$191K	-2.1%	25.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$964/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

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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