Sunnyvale Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sunnyvale Isd

Sunnyvale ISD is a small, academically strong district in Dallas County serving pre-K through grade 12 across five schools. The district enrolls a diverse student population with a substantial share of Asian students, and a meaningful Hispanic population, alongside significant white enrollment. The district maintains broad geographic reach across parts of the county, with the bulk of its enrollment and housing market in Sunnyvale proper, though it also extends into Forney and Mesquite.

On state testing, Sunnyvale ISD performs at the top tier among Dallas County's districts. Its overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile of the county's 39 districts with comparable data. English language arts proficiency is particularly strong across all tested grades, with most grades showing proficiency well above the midpoint. Science and writing results are also solid, especially at grade 8. Mathematics shows more variability: early elementary grades 3 and 4 sit in the mid-range, grade 5 rises sharply, grade 6 remains steady, but grade 7 dips below the median before rebounding strongly in grade 8. Science proficiency in grade 5 lags notably behind other subjects, though grade 8 science is robust. Social studies performance at grade 8 is respectable but below the district's strongest subject areas. The district's testing data comes from Texas STAAR assessments; no multi-year trend is available yet from this source, so readers cannot see whether these patterns reflect longer-term growth or recent changes.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate places it in the top quartile among county districts, a marker of strong school engagement and attendance culture. Graduation data was not available, so readers cannot assess high school completion. Per-pupil spending sits in the lower half of the middle range for county districts, suggesting the district operates with tighter resources than some neighboring systems, though this varies substantially across the county.

The housing market in the Sunnyvale area is moderately priced relative to state and national benchmarks, with median home values well below the national benchmark. Monthly rental costs are modest, though the rent-to-income ratio and price-to-income ratio both suggest that housing is moderately stretched relative to median household income in the broader economic region. The area is part of a growing Dallas County market where unemployment is steady and median household income is solid.

For families with young children, the district now offers tuition-based Pre-K alongside any state-funded slots, expanding access beyond income-based qualification. In November 2024, voters approved bond funding for facility improvements, including classroom additions at the high school and intermediate school, a culinary arts center, an employee childcare center, and security upgrades. Construction began in October 2025, so families entering the district over the next few years will see substantial capital projects underway. The district also raised its maintenance-and-operations property tax rate for its 2024 budget, a consideration for homeowners.

The district's staff composition and detailed course and program offerings were not available in the data provided, so parents may want to contact the district directly to learn about electives, dual-credit pathways, career and technical programs, and the mix of classroom support available. Overall, Sunnyvale ISD presents as an engaged, solid-performing small district serving a diverse community, with resource constraints typical of systems its size and recent growth-focused infrastructure investment.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,317

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 17%

Black 10%

White 43%

Asian 25%

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

49%

82%

Gr 4

62%

83%

Gr 5

65%

91%

Gr 6

62%

84%

Gr 7

51%

84%

Gr 8

72%

88%

Math

Gr 3

31%

68%

Gr 4

46%

60%

Gr 5

46%

80%

Gr 6

37%

70%

Gr 7

27%

47%

Gr 8

83%

87%

Science

Gr 5

34%

59%

Gr 8

63%

83%

Social studies

Gr 8

44%

73%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

63%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

56%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

69%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

11%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

45%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

61%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

72%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 6

42%

Grade 7

86%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

75%

Grade 3

76%

Grade 4

85%

Grade 5

80%

Grade 6

77%

Grade 7

85%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

53%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

67%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$641,603

Year-over-year change-0.7%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$255K to $642K

vs. state typical2.12x

vs. national typical1.74x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75182	Sunnyvale	$642K	-0.7%	99.9%
75126	Forney	$314K	-5.0%	0.1%
75150	Mesquite	$255K	-4.4%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,819/mo

Year-over-year change+0.7%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,319 to $1,962/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75126	Forney	$1,962	+0.8%	0.1%
75150	Mesquite	$1,319	+0.7%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,238/mo

Home price / national median income7.7x

Annual rent / national median income26.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,418/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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