Texarkana Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Texarkana Isd

Texarkana ISD serves a student body across a broad grade span from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in Bowie County, Texas. The district has just over seven thousand students, with a student population that is roughly evenly split among Black, White, and Hispanic students, alongside smaller populations of Asian, multiracial, and American Indian students. The district's demographic composition reflects the regional character of the Texas-Arkansas border area.

Academic performance data from the most recent state assessment cycle shows proficiency rates that fall in the lower range. Reading proficiency across grades three through eight ranges from low single digits at the earliest grades to the low forties by eighth grade. Math proficiency climbs from very low starting points in third grade to around forty percent by fifth grade, then declines notably in the middle grades before stabilizing in the mid-twenties at eighth grade. Eighth grade science proficiency sits in the low thirties, while social studies proficiency at that level is notably lower. Across all subjects district-wide, the overall proficiency index places Texarkana ISD in the bottom quartile among the county's twelve districts. Chronic absenteeism is also among the highest in the county, which often correlates with academic challenges. A parent looking at these numbers may want to examine them carefully with the school and understand what academic support systems are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level standards.

The district's per-pupil spending falls in the upper-middle range for the county, suggesting the district is investing resources at or above the median local level. Graduation rate data was not available in the records reviewed, so a parent would want to ask the district directly about completion rates and high school outcomes.

On the program side, Texarkana ISD has built out some meaningful college-bound pathways. The district launched a P-TECH Academy at Texas High School in school year 2023-24, allowing students to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost through dual enrollment at Texarkana College, with articulation to Texas A&M University-Texarkana. An Education and Training pathway is available for incoming ninth graders in the 2025-26 school year. This kind of early college program can yield substantial savings and accelerated credential completion for families who have students interested in teaching or related fields.

The district has also undertaken substantial physical infrastructure investment. In November 2022, voters approved a bond package that is funding replacement of aging school buildings, security upgrades, and new facilities including a Career and Technical Education building at Texas High School. As of the most recent updates, construction of a new Parks Elementary campus and the high school CTE building is underway. For homeowners, property tax rates will include a debt-service component to repay the bond, though homeowners age sixty-five and older who hold the Over-65 Homestead Exemption are not affected by this increase.

The district's school portfolio includes early childhood centers, six elementary schools, at least one middle school, and a traditional high school plus an alternative early graduation high school and a digital academy option, giving families some choice in school setting. This range of program types suggests an attempt to serve diverse learner needs, though parents would benefit from understanding how performance varies across these individual schools.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,276

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 19%

Black 44%

White 29%

Asian 1%

Two+ 7%

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

55%

Gr 4

28%

61%

Gr 5

37%

68%

Gr 6

26%

55%

Gr 7

24%

63%

Gr 8

26%

69%

Math

Gr 3

18%

43%

Gr 4

—

Gr 5

61%

Gr 6

13%

27%

Gr 7

25%

44%

Gr 8

12%

41%

Science

Gr 5

40%

Gr 8

21%

57%

Social studies

Gr 8

27%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

26%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

24%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

23%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

10%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

Schools in this District

13 schools are officially reported under this district.

PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

THERON JONES EARLY LITERACY CENTER

SPRING LAKE PARK EL

OPTIONS EARLY GRADUATION H S

MARTHA & JOSH MORRISS MATH & ENGINEERING EL

WAGGONER CREEK EL

DIGITAL ACADEMY OF TEXAS

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

Grade 3

27%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

16%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

21%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

Grade 3

37%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

33%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

15%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$199,118

Year-over-year change+2.6%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$156K to $257K

vs. state typical0.66x

vs. national typical0.54x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75501	Texarkana	$156K	+0.7%	49.6%
75503	Texarkana	$257K	+4.7%	42.6%
75569	Nash	$157K	+2.9%	7.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,284/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75503	Texarkana	$1,284	—	42.6%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,005/mo

Home price / national median income2.4x

Annual rent / national median income18.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$279/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)

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.