Woodsboro Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Woodsboro Isd

Woodsboro ISD is a small rural school district in Refugio County, Texas, serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across a student population of roughly four hundred students. The district operates two schools: Woodsboro Elementary (pre-K through 5) and Woodsboro High School (9-12). The student body is majority Hispanic, with sizable white enrollment and smaller Black representation. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility data was not available; demographic and economic indicators suggest a community of modest means in a rural coastal region.

The district's academic performance reflects serious underlying challenges, particularly in mathematics. In third-grade math, about one-third of students reached proficiency, dropping sharply to one-sixth in fourth grade before recovering somewhat to about half in fifth grade. By middle school the gains erode: sixth-grade proficiency falls to one-fifth, seventh-grade to about one-fourth, and eighth-grade to one-ninth. This middle school slide is dramatic. Science performance is weak overall, with one-third proficient in fifth grade but only about one-tenth in eighth grade. Social studies in eighth grade shows acute struggle, with about one-twentieth of students meeting proficiency. Reading and language arts show relatively more strength at the elementary level, with nearly half proficient in third grade and about three-fifths in fifth grade, though these gains do not fully translate to sustained performance in later years.

A parent looking at these state test results should understand they reflect students who sit well below state grade-level expectations in most tested areas, particularly past elementary school. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the county's districts. The pattern suggests that early literacy instruction may be more effective than mathematical reasoning instruction, and that performance deteriorates significantly as students progress into middle school and encounter more abstract, cumulative content. A parent may want to look into what drives this pattern with the district directly, and whether there are known interventions in place.

Chronic absenteeism stands at roughly one-fifth of students, also in the bottom quartile among county districts. Per-pupil spending is lower than comparable county peers, which can constrain resources for tutoring, summer programs, or instructional staff.

On the facilities front, Woodsboro has undergone tangible change. A bond approved in May 2023 by voters funded replacement of the elementary school, which dated to the early 1950s and had suffered chronic water and plumbing failures. The new Woodsboro Elementary opened in November 2025, a contemporary pre-K through 5 campus with collaborative learning spaces and modern systems. The same bond funded a districtwide cafeteria, high school HVAC upgrades, and demolition of aging structures. This capital investment represents a real break with deferred maintenance and signals district effort to modernize its physical plant. The tax impact of the bond is a permanent property-tax consideration for families evaluating relocation.

The district's demographic composition and small size shape its character. With enrollment distributed across both schools, class sizes are likely modest. The Hispanic-majority enrollment reflects the local population. What specialized programming, dual-credit pathways, career offerings, or academic supports exist beyond core instruction was not detailed in available information. A parent would benefit from directly exploring course breadth at the high school, availability of AP or early college pathways, and the specific strategies the district has adopted to address the documented test-performance gaps, particularly in mathematics and in the middle-school transition.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

410

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 59%

Black 3%

White 37%

Two+ 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

57%

40%

Gr 4

56%

Gr 5

57%

67%

Gr 6

30%

50%

Gr 7

31%

53%

Gr 8

39%

33%

Math

Gr 3

29%

33%

Gr 4

31%

Gr 5

43%

67%

Gr 6

10%

36%

Gr 7

19%

26%

Gr 8

17%

Science

Gr 5

21%

44%

Gr 8

17%

Social studies

Gr 8

11%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

37%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

42%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

28%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

13%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

61%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

WOODSBORO EL

WOODSBORO H S

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

16%

Grade 4

52%

Grade 5

21%

Grade 6

23%

Grade 7

11%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

61%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

36%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$130,754

Year-over-year change-8.6%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$129K to $134K

vs. state typical0.43x

vs. national typical0.36x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78393	Woodsboro	$129K	-7.1%	61.4%
78377	Refugio	$134K	-11.9%	28.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$660/mo

Home price / national median income1.6x

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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