Round Top-carmine Isd, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Round Top-carmine Isd

Round Top-Carmine ISD is a small rural district in Fayette County, Texas, serving students in pre-K through grade 12 across two campuses: an elementary school and a high school. The district enrolls a small but diverse cohort, with students drawn from a region that includes the towns of Burton, Fayetteville, Giddings, La Grange, Ledbetter, and Round Top itself. The landscape of the area is mixed rural and small-town, with property values varying considerably across the district's service area, from modest homes in some zip codes to higher-value properties in others, particularly in Round Top.

The district's academic profile shows strength in reading and language arts, where students across tested grades consistently demonstrate solid proficiency. In third grade, students reached proficiency at a solid rate in ELA, and by sixth grade performance strengthened considerably. Eighth-grade ELA results are particularly strong. Mathematics shows a different trajectory: third-grade math proficiency is below the midpoint, but performance improves noticeably by grade four and remains strong through grade six, before softening slightly in grades seven and eight. Science proficiency in fifth grade sits below the midpoint, though eighth-grade science results are better. Social studies at eighth grade represents a softer area, with fewer than half of students demonstrating proficiency. Across all tested subjects and grades, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Fayette County's districts.

The district operates with notably low chronic absenteeism, again placing it at the top of county comparisons. This is a strength worth noting, as it suggests students are consistently in classrooms and engaged with instruction. Staffing and facilities have been on the district's agenda. In November 2024, voters approved a property tax ratification election to raise the maintenance and operations rate, allowing the district to retain additional revenue rather than having it recaptured by the state. The district identified priorities including replacement of aging air conditioning units at both campuses, expansion of the elementary campus septic system, facility maintenance, and teacher and staff compensation. These infrastructure and staffing investments are underway or planned.

The enrollment is small, with the district serving roughly a couple of hundred students across the entire grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic enrollment and smaller numbers of Black students and students identifying as two or more races. Data on free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner populations were not available in state sources.

State testing data was provided only for tested grades and subjects; no graduation rate or high school assessment results were available in the payload. A parent considering this district should understand that it is a very small, rural setting with accessible class sizes, documented strength in reading and language arts, and a community that has invested in facility and staffing improvements. The softer results in grade-three math and in eighth-grade social studies may warrant a conversation with the school about how those areas are being addressed. Overall, the district sits solidly in county performance terms and shows evidence of active attention to maintaining and improving school conditions.

See more original research from School Decision →

District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

240

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 25%

Black 3%

White 69%

Two+ 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

73%

Gr 4

44%

Gr 5

—

90%

Gr 6

—

92%

Gr 7

—

81%

Gr 8

100%

86%

Math

Gr 3

17%

55%

Gr 4

89%

67%

Gr 5

—

80%

Gr 6

—

100%

Gr 7

—

75%

Gr 8

—

71%

Science

Gr 5

—

80%

Gr 8

80%

64%

Social studies

Gr 8

80%

43%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

39%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

69%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

16%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

47%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

69%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

46%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

ROUND TOP-CARMINE H S

ROUND TOP-CARMINE EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

78%

Grade 4

82%

Grade 5

100%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

70%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

44%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

94%

Grade 6

75%

Grade 7

89%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

59%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

53%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$833,662

Year-over-year change+0.6%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$305K to $1.2M

vs. state typical2.76x

vs. national typical2.26x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78954	Round Top	$1.2M	+1.0%	47.7%
78946	Ledbetter	$468K	+0.3%	25.2%
78932	Burton	$642K	+0.7%	14.6%
78940	Fayetteville	$586K	+0.4%	6.6%
78942	Giddings	$305K	-0.4%	4.0%
78945	La Grange	$378K	-2.5%	1.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,207/mo

Home price / national median income10.0x

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.