Sonora Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sonora Isd

Sonora ISD is a small rural district serving Sutton County in West Texas, operating two schools across pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. The district enrolls students from the area around the city of Sonora, which sits in an economically modest but stable region where housing values are well below the state benchmark. The median household income regionally is in the mid-range for the country, and unemployment holds steady at a level consistent with national trends.

The district's recent state assessment results show uneven performance across subjects and grades. In English language arts, proficiency is strongest in grade six, where about two-thirds of students tested met or exceeded standards. In grades three through five, proficiency hovers in the low to mid range; by grade seven it drops sharply to about a third of students, then recovers modestly in grade eight. Mathematics shows a consistent pattern across grades three through eight, with roughly a third to four in ten students reaching proficiency at each level. This represents a significant area of concern and a parent may want to ask the district directly about any targeted math interventions or curriculum changes underway. Science proficiency is notably low, especially at grade five where less than a fifth of students demonstrated proficiency. Social studies results at grade eight are particularly weak, with only a small fraction of eighth graders meeting standards there. A parent interested in these outcomes should discuss with the district what resources or plans exist to address science and social studies performance.

Across the full range of tested subjects, about three in four students are approaching grade-level standards, but fewer than half reach the standard of meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations. Just one in ten students reach a master level in any subject. This picture suggests a student population that is making progress but faces substantial academic headwinds overall.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the broader demographics of rural Southwest Texas. The enrollment of about six hundred students across fourteen grade levels is small, typical for a rural county-seat district. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced lunch and English learner enrollment were not available, but the composition and location of the district suggest these are likely meaningful populations.

The district serves its grades through two schools: an elementary campus serving pre-K through fifth grade, and a secondary school covering grades six through twelve. No information was available about specific program offerings, career or college pathways, specialized courses, or extracurricular depth, so a parent should contact the district directly to learn what courses, clubs, and supports are available at both campuses. Housing in the immediate area is affordable relative to national benchmarks, and the local market has held stable with only modest year-over-year change, reflecting the rural character of the region.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

654

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 78%

White 21%

Asian 0%

Two+ 0%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

33%

48%

Gr 4

36%

42%

Gr 5

32%

55%

Gr 6

50%

81%

Gr 7

33%

Gr 8

52%

Math

Gr 3

25%

52%

Gr 4

32%

Gr 5

23%

38%

Gr 6

11%

42%

Gr 7

36%

40%

Gr 8

11%

48%

Science

Gr 5

14%

21%

Gr 8

13%

38%

Social studies

Gr 8

10%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

25%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

SONORA SECONDARY SCHOOL

SONORA EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

40%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$149,774

Year-over-year change+0.2%

vs. state typical0.50x

vs. national typical0.41x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76950	Sonora	$150K	+0.2%	99.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$756/mo

Home price / national median income1.8x

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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