Whitesboro Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Whitesboro Isd

Whitesboro ISD, a rural district in Grayson County north of Dallas, serves kindergarten through grade 12 across small to mid-sized schools. The district has completed a major capital expansion following a substantial bond approved by voters, adding an early childhood center, agricultural facilities, a multipurpose activity center, an auditorium, and a career and technology center, phased through 2026 and into early 2027. This expansion reflects genuine need; the district had been converting storage and office space into instructional areas to manage overcrowding. The bond carries a lasting consequence for homeowners: property taxes rise as a result.

Test results show a district below the midpoint in overall proficiency when measured among Grayson County's peer districts. In English language arts, the district performs unevenly across grades. Third and fourth graders reach about half proficiency, fifth graders near that threshold, and sixth and seventh graders strengthen, with seventh grade reaching a majority proficient. Eighth grade rises further. Mathematics performance is more limited and consistently weaker, with only fifth grade reaching close to half proficiency; grades three, four, six, and seven cluster lower, and eighth grade math shows notably depressed proficiency. Science results are modest across the tested grades, with fifth grade and eighth grade sitting near and above half proficiency. Social studies proficiency in grade eight is quite low. Across all subjects, the rates at which students approach standards are generally higher than the rates at which they meet or master them, suggesting that many students are gaining ground but have not yet closed the gap.

The district reports a chronic absenteeism rate slightly below the county median, a small advantage in attendance consistency. Per-pupil spending falls in the lower range among county peers, a reflection typical of rural systems with smaller revenue bases. The district does not publicly report a four-year graduation rate in the available data; a parent seeking that metric may want to contact the district directly.

The student body is predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic student population and smaller representations of other groups. Enrollment sits at a mid-sized level for rural Texas, distributed across early grades and secondary grades. The community housing market has shown modest home value decline over the past year, typical of small-town rural markets. The district's website was not available in the sourced information, so parents looking for detailed program offerings, staff credentials, or special services may wish to reach out directly.

The new facilities and career-technology infrastructure position the district to serve students in agriculture, trades, and technical fields more robustly in coming years. The early childhood addition signals investment in younger learners. Math proficiency remains a persistent soft spot across grades, and a parent evaluating fit may want to inquire about math intervention structures and support strategies currently in place.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,773

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

Black 1%

White 70%

Asian 0%

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

42%

63%

Gr 4

44%

64%

Gr 5

42%

52%

Gr 6

52%

69%

Gr 7

55%

75%

Gr 8

65%

74%

Math

Gr 3

35%

42%

Gr 4

32%

41%

Gr 5

33%

56%

Gr 6

30%

38%

Gr 7

27%

47%

Gr 8

23%

15%

Science

Gr 5

26%

34%

Gr 8

48%

54%

Social studies

Gr 8

21%

20%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

52%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

26%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

55%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

28%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

45%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

38%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

59%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

35%

Grade 4

42%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

37%

Grade 7

20%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

50%

Grade 4

46%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 6

64%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

29%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

20%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$327,783

Year-over-year change-2.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$213K to $352K

vs. state typical1.08x

vs. national typical0.89x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76273	Whitesboro	$352K	-1.7%	76.2%
76245	Gordonville	$213K	-5.4%	15.4%
76240	Gainesville	$278K	-1.8%	1.5%
75076	Pottsboro	$345K	-1.4%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,658/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
76240	Gainesville	$1,658	—	1.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,654/mo

Home price / national median income3.9x

Annual rent / national median income23.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$4/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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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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