The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Caddo Mills Int
Caddo Mills Intermediate School serves grades five and six in a small, fast-growing rural community at the edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The school sits in an area experiencing some of the fastest residential growth in Texas, with new subdivisions bringing families seeking affordable housing and access to city amenities.
The enrollment is about typical for an intermediate school in its grade band, split roughly evenly between fifth and sixth grades. The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic enrollment representing a meaningful minority and smaller populations of other groups. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic diversity in a region experiencing rapid suburban expansion.
On state assessments in 2024-25, the school's proficiency in English language arts is a relative strength. Fifth-grade English proficiency exceeds that of sixth grade, though both grades show solid performance in reading and writing. In mathematics, results are weaker. Fifth-grade math proficiency is below what is typical for the broader state context, and sixth-grade math proficiency drops further. Science proficiency in fifth grade is below benchmark as well. Across all subjects and grade levels, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among districts in Hunt County, though parents may want to understand what supports exist for students not yet meeting grade-level standards, particularly in math.
The school operates within Caddo Mills Independent School District, which is in the midst of transformative growth. Voters approved a substantial bond package in 2023 that funded a new elementary school, a new intermediate campus (likely where this school now operates or will operate), additions to high school and middle school facilities, and career and technical education expansion. That bond carried no increase in the district's debt-service tax rate, a fiscal decision that matters for families evaluating affordability. The district is growing faster than most Texas districts, with enrollment rising sharply in recent years as new housing developments bring families to the area. This growth creates both opportunity and pressure: new facilities and expanded programs on one hand, potential crowding and infrastructure strain on the other.
Caddo Mills itself is a small city with a walkable historic downtown but a car-dependent broader landscape. It functions largely as a bedroom community, with most residents commuting to Greenville, Rockwall, or Dallas for work. Housing values reflect the suburban growth dynamic and proximity to the metroplex. Schools and recreation areas anchor civic life, and the district is a major institution in community planning.
For families relocating to Caddo Mills for affordable housing near Dallas, or those already in newer subdivisions in the area, this intermediate school offers solid English instruction and participates in a district undergoing major capital expansion. The mathematics results warrant closer conversation with the school about curriculum, support services, and whether interventions exist for students working below grade level. The rapid growth context means families should expect an evolving campus environment and ask the district directly about capacity planning and timeline for the new intermediate building.
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