Thorndale Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Thorndale Isd

Thorndale ISD serves a small district across three schools in Milam County, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is in active transition, having just passed a bond in 2024 that will reshape where students learn for years to come. That bond, the first the district approved in roughly a quarter-century, funds a new high school building, land for future growth, and significant renovations to existing campuses, including new security vestibules, classrooms, a second cafeteria, and connecting hallways. The campus reorganization is substantial: the current high school will transition to middle school, the current middle school will become upper elementary, and a new high school will open on previously purchased land. For families considering the area, the bond carries a property-tax increase that will affect housing costs.

The district is growing. Demographic and economic indicators point to nearby development, including the Samsung Semiconductor facility in the region, as a driver of enrollment pressure. The district sits above the midpoint among Milam County's districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, and it ranks in the top quartile of the county on chronic absenteeism, a marker of school stability and engagement. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range of county districts.

State testing data for this school year shows uneven proficiency across grade levels and subjects. In elementary math, third grade performs above most of the district, while fourth grade dips notably lower. Reading and language arts are relatively stronger in the lower grades, with third-grade proficiency solid. The picture becomes more volatile in middle grades. Seventh-grade math proficiency is very low. By contrast, eighth-grade math and reading both sit around the midpoint or slightly above. Science proficiency in fifth grade is modest, but eighth-grade science shows improvement. Social studies in eighth grade is weaker. The data suggests either grade-level variability in instruction or student transitions that warrant closer conversation with the schools. Because only one year of data is available, longer-term trends are not yet visible; a parent may want to look into this further with the district to understand whether these patterns are stable or shifting.

The district has not reported a four-year graduation rate, and enrollment data by demographic group does not include free-or-reduced-price-lunch rates or counts of English learners or students receiving special education services. These absences make it difficult to assess equity outcomes or the depth of support for students from low-income families or with language-learning needs. A parent seeking clarity on these topics should contact the district directly.

Housing in the area is moderately valued, with median home prices reflecting modest year-over-year appreciation. Affordability relative to median household income falls above the national benchmark, meaning housing is somewhat less affordable here than nationally, though the area remains accessible compared to many Texas regions. The unemployment rate is steady, and median household income is solid.

The district's three schools are Thorndale Elementary, Thorndale Middle, and Thorndale High School. For families new to the area or considering whether Thorndale fits their needs, the bond-driven campus restructuring is the dominant near-term context. The district is investing in physical plant and capacity, signaling confidence in growth, but the reorganization will mean learning in different buildings at different grade bands than families might expect from a traditional K-5, 6-8, 9-12 model. Families should confirm current and future building assignments with the district as the transition progresses.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

598

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 31%

Black 0%

White 66%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

75%

71%

Gr 4

—

33%

Gr 5

50%

74%

Gr 6

38%

77%

Gr 7

31%

67%

Gr 8

39%

68%

Math

Gr 3

90%

83%

Gr 4

—

41%

Gr 5

29%

68%

Gr 6

38%

70%

Gr 7

10%

11%

Gr 8

47%

54%

Science

Gr 5

25%

47%

Gr 8

43%

68%

Social studies

Gr 8

29%

47%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

55%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

68%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

THORNDALE EL

THORNDALE H S

THORNDALE MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

87%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

45%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

10%

Grade 7

50%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

33%

Grade 4

60%

Grade 5

58%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

34%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

36%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$373,032

Year-over-year change+1.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$242K to $398K

vs. state typical1.23x

vs. national typical1.01x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76577	Thorndale	$398K	+2.2%	79.8%
76567	Rockdale	$242K	-2.6%	15.0%
76578	Thrall	$373K	-0.8%	5.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,882/mo

Home price / national median income4.5x

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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