Wellington Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Wellington Isd

Wellington ISD is a small rural district in Collingsworth County in the Texas Panhandle, serving all grades from prekindergarten through twelve. The district enrollment is modest, with students spread across three schools: an elementary building, a junior high, and a high school. The student body is roughly evenly split between white and Hispanic students, with smaller populations of other racial and ethnic groups.

In mathematics across grades three through eight, proficiency rates sit in the mid-range. Third and fourth graders show somewhat stronger results, while seventh grade represents a dip below most other grades. Eighth grade math performance rebounds to a level consistent with earlier elementary grades. English language arts follows a similar pattern overall, though eighth grade stands out notably higher than most other grades tested. Reading performance is more volatile by grade; fourth grade lags behind the third and fifth grade results, and seventh grade also trails. Science proficiency is lower than in reading and math, with fifth grade notably below the eighth grade result. Social studies was tested only in eighth grade and shows proficiency below the math and ELA performance in that year.

Across all subjects, the district data shows that most students reach the "approaches grade level" threshold, a broader measure that encompasses both proficiency and approaches. The gap between students meeting grade level and those mastering it is substantial. Across all subjects combined, about two-thirds of students reach proficiency (meeting or mastering), while slightly more than a quarter reach the mastery level. Science and social studies show the weakest mastery rates.

The housing market in the Wellington area is modest. Median home values in the district's service area, drawn from surrounding zip codes including Wellington and nearby towns, reflect rural Panhandle economics. Monthly mortgage estimates on a home at that median value are quite low relative to household income in the region, suggesting affordability is not a typical constraint for families here. The area has not experienced recent population pressure or rapid appreciation.

No recent district-level policy changes of lasting parent impact were found, and no bond elections or major curriculum shifts appear to have shaped the district recently. Wellington ISD operates without the backdrop of active bond measures or property tax changes that sometimes define school district news in other areas. No comparison data was available to position Wellington ISD against other Collingsworth County districts, as the county contains only this one district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

544

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 44%

Black 3%

White 52%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

60%

82%

Gr 4

44%

57%

Gr 5

72%

67%

Gr 6

50%

100%

Gr 7

56%

78%

Gr 8

70%

95%

Math

Gr 3

60%

82%

Gr 4

56%

86%

Gr 5

76%

53%

Gr 6

50%

91%

Gr 7

56%

60%

Gr 8

53%

83%

Science

Gr 5

44%

40%

Gr 8

37%

75%

Social studies

Gr 8

41%

75%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

47%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

35%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

13%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

13%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

WELLINGTON H S

WELLINGTON J H

WELLINGTON EL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

68%

Grade 5

63%

Grade 6

56%

Grade 7

66%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

66%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

81%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

43%

Grade 5

53%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

55%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$84,217

Year-over-year change-5.9%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$77K to $132K

vs. state typical0.28x

vs. national typical0.23x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
79095	Wellington	$84K	-7.3%	51.2%
79079	Shamrock	$77K	-10.0%	28.4%
79201	Childress	$132K	+17.8%	4.8%
79245	Memphis	$78K	+14.6%	3.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$425/mo

Home price / national median income1.0x

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

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