Terrell County Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Terrell County Isd

Terrell County ISD serves a very small district in West Texas, with enrollment concentrated heavily in the secondary grades. The district operates one school, Sanderson Schools, and serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade across a rural area where the median home value sits below the state average and has declined modestly year over year.

Testing data from 2024-25 shows mixed academic results across the district. In elementary grades, reading performance starts stronger, with third graders showing solid proficiency, but fourth and fifth grade proficiency dips notably in language arts. Math proficiency in the early grades begins at respectable levels but drops significantly by grade five, where only about half of students meet the standard. Middle grades tell a more complicated story. Sixth and seventh graders struggle across both math and reading, with seventh-grade math proficiency particularly low. Performance recovers in eighth grade, where language arts proficiency rises back to a strong level and science proficiency reaches about seven in ten students. Eighth-grade math proficiency sits at moderate levels, while social studies proficiency lags.

When proficiency is broken down by achievement level across the full tested band, the district shows that the majority of students reach the baseline "approaches standard" level in all subjects, which reflects effort and some foundational skill. However, the share reaching the "meets standard" level is notably lower in mathematics and social studies, and relatively few students across any tested subject reach the advanced "masters standard" level.

The small enrollment means grade-by-grade cohorts are very small, which can create year-to-year volatility in results and makes it harder to identify stable trends. State testing participation rates were not reported in the data, so a parent may want to look into further with the district whether all eligible students tested.

The student population is roughly evenly split between White and Hispanic students, with a very small Black population and no Asian or Native American students reported. Free and reduced lunch counts and special education or English learner tallies were not provided in the available data.

The district operates in a low-cost housing market relative to Texas and the nation, and mortgage affordability in the area is relatively favorable. However, the area's remoteness and small size mean school offerings, activity breadth, and extracurricular variety are likely limited compared to larger districts. A parent considering this district should expect a rural school environment with close-knit community ties but limited programmatic depth. Academic support in the middle grades, particularly in mathematics, appears to be an area worth discussing directly with school leadership.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

117

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 54%

Black 2%

White 41%

Two+ 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 5

33%

—

Gr 6

67%

Gr 7

43%

—

Gr 8

—

100%

Math

Gr 5

33%

—

Gr 6

33%

67%

Gr 7

29%

—

Gr 8

—

100%

Science

Gr 5

33%

—

Gr 8

—

100%

Social studies

Gr 8

—

67%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

60%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

21%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

55%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

30%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

71%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

SANDERSON SCHOOLS

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

80%

Grade 3

71%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

100%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

80%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

50%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

40%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$107,683

Year-over-year change-7.7%

vs. state typical0.36x

vs. national typical0.29x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79848		$108K	-7.7%	48.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$543/mo

Home price / national median income1.3x

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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