Serving 18 students in grades 7-12, Paris Daep High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
52%
Black
(15-16)56%
13%
White
(15-16)44%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Paris Daep High School?
18 students attend Paris Daep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Paris Daep High School students are Black, and 44% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paris Daep High School?
Paris Daep High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paris Daep High School offer ?
Paris Daep High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Paris Daep High School part of?
Paris Daep High School is part of Paris Independent School District.
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