Saint Jo Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Saint Jo Isd

Saint Jo ISD is a small rural district serving an enrolled population across all grades from pre-K through high school. The district operates two schools: an elementary building and a high school. Both are located in the Saint Jo area of Montague County, in north-central Texas.

Academically, the district shows mixed proficiency results on state assessments. English language arts performance is more variable, ranging from strong performance in grade four and grade seven at roughly two-thirds of students meeting or exceeding proficiency, down to about one-third meeting standard in grade five. Math proficiency stays relatively consistent across tested grades in the lower-to-middle range, with roughly two-fifths of students meeting or exceeding standards. Science proficiency sits around or below mid-range; grade eight science is notably lower, with about one-quarter of students meeting standard. Social studies shows similar performance in grade eight. Across all tested subjects and grades, about two-thirds of students meet or exceed the standard in at least the basic achievement level. The district sits in the top quartile among Montague County's districts in overall proficiency, and it also ranks in the top quartile for chronic absenteeism rates, which is favorable. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range compared to other county districts.

A parent might want to look into whether the softer performance in math and science, particularly in the upper grades, reflects curriculum or staffing patterns the family should understand before enrolling. The state testing data available covers grades three through eight; high school assessment results were not provided, so families with secondary students may want to ask the district directly about achievement measures in grades nine through twelve.

The district recently established a formal dual-credit partnership with North Central Texas College for 2024 through 2027, creating a Collegiate Academy High School pathway. This allows students to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school without leaving the district. For a small rural school, this is a meaningful academic offering that expands pathways for college-bound students. In January 2026, the district broke ground on a new all-weather track at its athletic field, replacing what had previously been grass and basic surfaces. This is a lasting facilities upgrade that supports both athletics and physical education.

The community is predominantly white, with smaller Hispanic and multiracial populations represented. The median home value in the Saint Jo area and surrounding zip codes in the district is moderate and slightly below the Texas state average; home prices have declined slightly year-over-year. Affordability relative to local income is reasonable. The local economy shows typical rural employment patterns with modest unemployment.

Free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility data and special education and English learner enrollment data were not available in the district summary, so families seeking that demographic context may want to request it directly from the district office. The district does not have a publicly available high school graduation rate in the state's comparison database, which is common for smaller districts; the district can provide that information upon request.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

346

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 10%

White 86%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

53%

Gr 4

—

70%

Gr 5

—

31%

Gr 6

—

65%

Gr 7

—

71%

Gr 8

—

52%

Math

Gr 3

—

41%

Gr 4

—

35%

Gr 5

—

38%

Gr 6

—

53%

Gr 7

—

45%

Gr 8

—

38%

Science

Gr 5

—

44%

Gr 8

—

26%

Social studies

Gr 8

—

39%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

34%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

71%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

86%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

SAINT JO EL

SAINT JO H S

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

56%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

37%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

71%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 6

71%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

44%

Grade 5

25%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

38%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$276,564

Year-over-year change-1.2%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$230K to $466K

vs. state typical0.92x

vs. national typical0.75x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76265	Saint Jo	$270K	-1.5%	78.5%
76255	Nocona	$230K	-0.4%	10.9%
76252	Muenster	$338K	+1.5%	7.4%
76239	Forestburg	$466K	-5.2%	2.6%
76251	Montague	$365K	-0.6%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,396/mo

Home price / national median income3.3x

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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