Located in KILLEEN, TX. Serving grades PK through 05.
IDUMA Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school serving pre-K through fifth grade in Killeen, a military-centered city in Bell County, Texas. The school sits within Killeen ISD at a moment of significant district change, so understanding both the school itself and its wider context matters for families considering enrollment.
The school's student body is diverse and economically challenged. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially, the enrollment is majority Black, with meaningful populations of Hispanic and multiracial students, a small Asian presence, and smaller numbers of other groups. Enrollment is stable at a size typical for an elementary school serving this grade range.
On state assessments, IDUMA's performance is below grade. In English language arts across grades three through five, proficiency hovers in the mid-range, with roughly half of third graders meeting the standard, declining slightly through grades four and five. In mathematics, the picture is weaker. Third-grade math proficiency is around the low-to-mid range, fourth grade dips slightly lower, and fifth-grade math proficiency falls to a significantly lower threshold. Science testing occurs only in fifth grade, where proficiency is notably low. Across all subjects and performance levels combined, the school shows that while a substantial share of students reach at least the "approaches" standard in English language arts, fewer do in math, and performance falls substantially in science and social studies at the mastery level. A parent may want to ask the school directly what supports are in place for students who have not met proficiency, particularly in math and science, and what intervention structures exist.
When positioned against other districts in Bell County, IDUMA's overall proficiency index places it below the county midpoint, a useful marker for understanding academic context.
Killeen itself is a growing military-connected city, with Fort Cavazos as the dominant employer and demographic anchor. The city has expanded rapidly and was recently ranked among the fastest-growing places in the nation, driven largely by military families cycling through the base. The housing market reflects this: home values are moderate for Texas, and rental affordability is reasonable relative to national benchmarks, though that affordability story may shift as the city continues its steady development. Daily life in Killeen is car-dependent; the city has minimal walk-ability and transit options, which means families navigate the region primarily by vehicle.
Families should be aware that Killeen ISD is in the midst of a multi-year restructuring called the District Optimization plan. Three schools closed at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, including Peebles Elementary, with students rezoned to nearby campuses. Further consolidations are planned through 2027-2028, including the merging of Cedar Valley and Timber Ridge elementaries. Additionally, the district is expanding bilingual programming at a specific elementary school and conducting a study to expand career and technical education and dual-enrollment access at the high school level. These shifts mean attendance boundaries will continue to change and program offerings are in flux. It is worth checking with the district about whether IDUMA might be affected by future consolidation phases or rezoning.
School property tax rates in the district have dropped significantly over the past several years due to state-mandated compression, making the school portion of a property tax bill lower than it was. For families considering a move to the area, this is a material part of the affordability equation, since the school district constitutes roughly half of a Bell County property tax bill.
IDUMA serves a community with real economic and academic challenges and sits within a district navigating significant structural change. For families seeking a school with solid state proficiency results and stable boundaries, this is a soft spot to investigate further with the school and district. For families drawn to the Killeen area for military proximity, affordability, or community, IDUMA is a neighborhood option worth understanding in depth before deciding, particularly given current district transitions.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.
All reported measures, by topic.