Weatherford Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Weatherford Isd

Weatherford ISD serves a substantial K-12 enrollment across Parker County, spanning small towns and rural areas outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metro reach. The district is diverse in composition, with a student body split roughly between white students and Hispanic students, along with smaller populations of other racial and ethnic groups. Enrollment is stable and large enough to support multiple elementary, middle, and high schools across the region.

On state testing, Weatherford's academic performance sits below the midpoint among Parker County's eight districts. Reading and English language arts show moderate strength, with around half or slightly more of students across elementary and middle grades meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. Math proficiency is weaker, particularly in the upper elementary grades, where roughly one in three to one in two students meet the standard. Science proficiency in fifth grade is notably low at one in four students; eighth grade science improves modestly to a bit under half meeting standards. Social studies proficiency at eighth grade sits at a similar modest level. A parent reviewing these figures may want to look into the district's interventions and supports in elementary and middle math, as well as the instructional approaches in science. Overall, the district shows proficiency patterns that reflect struggle at multiple grade levels and subjects, rather than strength in any particular area.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The district's rate places it in the bottom quartile among its county peers, indicating a higher proportion of students missing substantial school time. This is a civil-rights and outcomes matter worth discussing directly with school staff, as chronic absence correlates with lower academic achievement and long-term outcomes.

The housing market in the district's service area is moderately priced by state standards. Home values center around mid-range figures, with most zip codes in the Weatherford area falling below the Texas benchmark. Rental costs are similarly moderate. The affordability data suggests that monthly mortgage payments are roughly manageable for households at or near the median income, though housing does consume a meaningful share of household budgets. The market has been flat to slightly declining year-over-year, reflecting neither rapid growth nor distress.

Financially, the district spends at a rate slightly above the county median on a per-pupil basis, positioning it in the upper-middle range of spending among its peers. More notably, the district's property tax rate has declined substantially over recent years due to debt payoff, a trend that benefits families' overall school cost burden. In November 2025, voters rejected a three-part bond totaling a significant sum that would have funded campus safety upgrades, renovations to aging facilities, and a new career and technology education center. All three propositions failed. This means those facility improvements remain unfunded, and families should expect the district to continue operating existing buildings, some of which are decades old, until a new funding path is developed. However, the district indicated it could have absorbed the bond costs within the existing tax rate while still allowing a further rate decrease, so the failure reflects voter choice rather than fiscal inability.

The district operates a traditional public school structure across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Program specifics beyond core academics were not available in the data, so a parent should inquire directly about course breadth at the high school, career and technical pathways, and advanced course options, especially given the failed bond for a new CTE center.

Weatherford ISD is a functioning rural-to-suburban district with moderate academic performance, affordability for families at median income levels, and a tax environment that has been favorable. The weaknesses in math and science proficiency, combined with high chronic absenteeism, suggest that academic support and engagement practices warrant direct conversation with the schools. The deferred facility improvements add a layer of consideration for families who prioritize newer or recently renovated buildings.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,203

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 31%

Black 2%

White 61%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

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

18%

64%

Gr 4

47%

71%

Gr 5

43%

—

Gr 6

44%

57%

Gr 7

32%

61%

Gr 8

34%

64%

Math

Gr 3

19%

—

Gr 4

58%

Gr 5

29%

52%

Gr 6

21%

40%

Gr 7

29%

50%

Gr 8

21%

37%

Science

Gr 5

34%

Gr 8

28%

55%

Social studies

Gr 8

19%

42%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

15%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

20%

Grade 3

48%

Grade 4

Grade 5

30%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

29%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

59%

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

51%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

25%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

32%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$446,323

Year-over-year change-0.9%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$279K to $542K

vs. state typical1.48x

vs. national typical1.21x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76087	Weatherford	$457K	-0.3%	51.1%
76085	Weatherford	$466K	-0.5%	17.4%
76088	Weatherford	$467K	+0.7%	12.2%
76086	Weatherford	$279K	-3.3%	5.6%
76082	Springtown	$390K	-0.7%	5.1%
76035	Cresson	$430K	-8.3%	4.9%
76008	Aledo	$542K	-2.8%	2.4%
76020	Azle	$333K	-1.4%	0.6%
76049	Granbury	$410K	-0.5%	0.5%
76487		$456K	+0.9%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,649/mo

Year-over-year change-0.9%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$1,471 to $1,920/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76087	Weatherford	$1,677	-1.5%	51.1%
76085	Weatherford	$1,499	—	17.4%
76088	Weatherford	$1,662	—	12.2%
76086	Weatherford	$1,471	+1.4%	5.6%
76082	Springtown	$1,902	—	5.1%
76008	Aledo	$1,870	+4.8%	2.4%
76020	Azle	$1,810	+1.6%	0.6%
76049	Granbury	$1,920	+6.9%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,252/mo

Home price / national median income5.3x

Annual rent / national median income23.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$603/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)

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