Top Rankings
Denison Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,868 students in Denison Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Denison Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,868 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
354 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Denison Independent School District, which is ranked #513 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
73 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,189 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
53%
# Black Students
453 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
2,610 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
54%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
512 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
224
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
365
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
376
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
392
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
373
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
320
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
350
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
353
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
366
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
383
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
419
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
320
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
314
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,277 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,920
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,277
$14,148
Best Denison Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W Martin Luther King St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 Hyde Park
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Grades: PK-4
| 465 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Fifth Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Denison High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4200 N State Hwy 91
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #55.
B Mcdaniel Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Lillis Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7200
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7200
Grades: 5-6
| 703 students
Rank: #66.
Mayes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Jennie Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Henry Scott Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Mirick Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Grades: 7-8
| 749 students
Rank: #88.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,868 students.
What is the rank of Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District is ranked #513 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denison Independent School District?
54% of Denison Independent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denison Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,277 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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