Victoria Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Victoria Isd

Victoria ISD enrolls a substantial student population across pre-K through 12 in Victoria County, Texas. The majority of students are Hispanic, with meaningful Hispanic and white representation; enrollment includes small populations of Black, Asian, and other groups. Specific counts of students in special education or who are English learners were not available in the district data.

The district's state-tested proficiency picture shows moderate performance. In English language arts, about half of fifth graders meet or exceed proficiency, while most students in grades three and four approach the standard. Sixth and seventh graders show lower rates, closer to mid-40s. Math proficiency is notably weaker across elementary and middle grades, sitting in the range of low 30s or below in most grades. Science proficiency at grade eight is near 30 percent. Social studies proficiency at grade eight is low, around 15 percent. Across all tested subjects combined, the district sits above the midpoint among Victoria County's districts in overall proficiency, though both raw proficiency and the composition of proficiency levels show that substantial shares of students are not yet meeting grade-level standards.

One comparison point: the district's chronic absenteeism rate, at nearly 32 percent, is slightly above the median for its county peers, suggesting attendance is a factor in the learning environment and one a parent might want to discuss with the school.

Housing in the district's service areas ranges widely by zip code. Median home values are modest, with some areas near the lower end and others higher. Rental availability is limited in the data. Monthly housing costs are below the state and national benchmarks, though mortgage rates and affordability ratios reflect current national conditions. This is a community where housing costs are not a major barrier relative to median household income statewide.

Victoria ISD has implemented a two-way dual language program in English and Spanish beginning at Crain Elementary as an opt-in pathway for incoming kindergarteners. This is a lasting curriculum choice for families interested in bilingualism and biliteracy. Applications have been accepted into 2026.

A significant shift is underway from a bond approved in May 2026. The measure funds infrastructure work across 18 campuses and will raise the property tax rate, a multi-decade cost families considering the district should understand. More directly, the bond plan includes major elementary school consolidations: O'Connor and Torres will merge with an expanded Torres; Hopkins and Dudley will consolidate with a new Hopkins building; Shields students will be reassigned by zoning. Five buildings including Shields, O'Connor, Hopkins, and portions of others will be demolished. These changes mean families new to the district should verify which school their address currently feeds to, as the map is changing through at least the late 2020s. The district states demolitions will yield annual savings in insurance and utility costs.

The district's instructional program details, career and technical pathways, AP offerings, and specialized program menu were not provided in the data. A parent would benefit from visiting the district website or contacting schools directly to learn about course breadth, career readiness options, and any magnet or specialized schools within the system.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

13,027

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 68%

Black 6%

White 23%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

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

—

Gr 4

39%

64%

Gr 5

28%

40%

Gr 6

36%

67%

Gr 7

34%

58%

Gr 8

30%

62%

Math

Gr 3

22%

—

Gr 4

28%

57%

Gr 5

27%

60%

Gr 6

17%

47%

Gr 7

14%

26%

Gr 8

25%

47%

Science

Gr 5

20%

Gr 8

18%

48%

Social studies

Gr 8

25%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

31%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

40%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

11%

—

Schools in this District

27 schools are officially reported under this district.

VICTORIA REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT FW GROSS

SMITH STEM ACADEMY

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

18%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

17%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

47%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

42%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

28%

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$281,912

Year-over-year change-1.1%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$146K to $364K

vs. state typical0.93x

vs. national typical0.77x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
77905	Victoria	$262K	-1.3%	56.7%
77968	Inez	$364K	-1.6%	22.9%
77904	Victoria	$280K	+0.8%	11.5%
77995	Yoakum	$223K	+1.0%	5.4%
77901	Victoria	$146K	-2.7%	3.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,288/mo

Year-over-year change-1.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,045 to $1,351/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
77904	Victoria	$1,351	—	11.5%
77901	Victoria	$1,045	-1.4%	3.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,423/mo

Home price / national median income3.4x

Annual rent / national median income18.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$135/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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