Van Alstyne Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Van Alstyne Isd

Van Alstyne ISD serves a small district across Grayson County, stretching from the town of Van Alstyne into surrounding communities including Anna and Howe. The district enrolled a mid-sized cohort of students from pre-K through grade twelve, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across grades, though the district projects rapid growth ahead.

The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic enrollment and smaller populations of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Specific breakdowns for free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner populations were not available in the data provided.

Academic performance shows a mixed picture across grade levels and subjects. Reading (ELA) is a relative strength, with middle grades sixth through eighth achieving proficiency rates well above the midpoint. Third grade also performed solidly in reading. Mathematics tells a different story: elementary grades three through five and middle grade seven show proficiency rates below fifty percent, though eighth grade mathematics rebounds sharply to a much higher level. Science proficiency at fifth grade sits at about the midpoint, while eighth grade science performance is stronger. Social studies, tested only in eighth grade, lags behind other subjects. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Grayson County's twelve districts, though that reflects uneven strength rather than uniform excellence.

The district recently opened a new high school campus in 2024, completed under a bond package voters approved in 2021. That same bond funded a district-wide reconfiguration of grade bands, with grade five now housed in a middle school building alongside grade six. The structural changes are recent enough that families should expect ongoing implementation.

Housing in the Van Alstyne area is moderately priced relative to state and national benchmarks, with the weighted median home value in the mid-range and rental costs slightly below state norms. The market has cooled somewhat year-over-year. The area sits in a region of stable but modest employment, with local unemployment near the national average.

Capacity and growth present an active concern. The district projects enrollment will exceed current capacity within a few years and continue climbing through the mid-2030s. In November 2025, voters rejected a bond package that would have funded two new elementary schools, a new junior high, and support facilities. This failure leaves the district without a construction plan even as growth projections suggest congestion ahead. The district's debt repayment tax rate already sits at the state maximum, which constrains its ability to issue new bonds without voter approval. Families moving into the area or considering the district should look into the district's response to capacity pressure and any revised facility plans, as this shapes whether current buildings can accommodate near-term enrollment.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs slightly above the county median, a metric worth monitoring as it can signal engagement or access challenges. Per-pupil spending in Van Alstyne sits in the lower range among county districts, though enrollment projections and recent capital work complicate simple cost comparisons.

Graduation rate data was not available. The district's website and any recent communications from administration would offer more on high school programming, pathways, and outcomes for families evaluating secondary options.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,419

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

Black 3%

White 66%

Asian 3%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

43%

64%

Gr 4

44%

—

Gr 5

48%

73%

Gr 6

68%

77%

Gr 7

69%

79%

Gr 8

71%

76%

Math

Gr 3

36%

53%

Gr 4

30%

—

Gr 5

15%

44%

Gr 6

36%

49%

Gr 7

25%

38%

Gr 8

68%

75%

Science

Gr 5

21%

57%

Gr 8

65%

68%

Social studies

Gr 8

29%

45%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

36%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

69%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

41%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

31%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

71%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

43%

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

JOHN AND NELDA PARTIN EL

VAN ALSTYNE H S

VAN ALSTYNE J H

BOB AND LOLA SANFORD EL

VAN ALSTYNE MIDDLE

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

74%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

60%

Grade 3

68%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

78%

Grade 7

75%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

50%

Grade 5

68%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

43%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$417,713

Year-over-year change-4.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$305K to $434K

vs. state typical1.38x

vs. national typical1.13x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75495	Van Alstyne	$434K	-3.3%	83.3%
75409	Anna	$348K	-7.6%	12.7%
75459	Howe	$305K	-6.3%	4.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,238/mo

Year-over-year change-1.9%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,956 to $2,281/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75495	Van Alstyne	$2,281	—	83.3%
75409	Anna	$1,956	-1.9%	12.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,108/mo

Home price / national median income5.0x

Annual rent / national median income32.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$130/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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