Top Rankings
Denton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public elementary schools serving 22,510 students in Denton Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Denton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
48 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
32,866 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
2,498 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Denton Independent School District, which is ranked #629 of all 1,196 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#613 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
97 Students
11,705 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,447 Students
203,767 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
11,517 Students
1,997,454 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
53%
# Black Students
7,014 Students
469,194 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
11,080 Students
924,841 Students
% White Students
34%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
5,879 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,654 Students
124,213 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,481
222,501
# Students in K Grade:
2,328
346,866
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,372
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,492
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,402
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,358
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,457
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,325
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,375
335,034
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,353
339,814
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,533
32,833
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,531
28,116
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,473
23,862
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,386
20,925
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,796 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,548 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$453 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$643 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,796
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,548
$14,116
Best Denton Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harpool Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9601 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Oakmont Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Ep Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
377 Rayzor Rd
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-4100
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Dorothy P Adkins Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Monahan Dr
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-1300
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 369-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9501 Stacee Ln
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-0700
Sanger, TX 76266
(940) 369-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Nette Shultz
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Hanover St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #77.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Teasley
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #88.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Ryan Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4600
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #99.
Mcnair Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Hickory Creek Rd
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-3600
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1010.
Crownover Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 Creekside Dr
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1111.
Pecan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Lakeview Blvd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-4400
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1212.
Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3909 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1400
Denton, TX 76210
(940) 369-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1313.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-0800
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1414.
Union Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Fieldwood Way
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-0900
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #1515.
Savannah Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Cotton Exchange Dr
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7400
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1616.
Evers Park Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Evers Pkwy
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2600
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-2600
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1717.
Strickland Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3003 N Bell
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #1818.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fm 2931
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-1900
Aubrey, TX 76227
(940) 369-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cross Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Liberty Blvd
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7100
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mcmath Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Jason Dr
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #2121.
Newton Rayzor Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Malone
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2222.
Navo Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Navo Rd
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7500
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2323.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Newton St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2424.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Congress St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #2525.
Ginnings Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Yellowstone
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #2626.
Borman Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Parvin St
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 369-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2727.
Bettye Myers Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Garza Rd
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #2828.
Hodge Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Grant Pkwy
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-2800
Denton, TX 76208
(940) 369-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #2929.
Rodriguez Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8650 Martop Rd
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7050
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7050
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #3030.
Catherine Bell Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Villa Paloma Blvd
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 347-7200
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 347-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #3131.
Paloma Creek Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Navo Rd
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7300
Aubrey, TX 76227
(972) 347-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #3232.
Alice Moore Alexander
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mack Pl
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3500
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 369-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #3333.
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Woodrow
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Denton, TX 76205
(940) 349-2468
Grades: 5-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
1307 N Locust St
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-0345
Denton, TX 76207
(940) 369-0345
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Davis
Alternative School
1125 Davis St
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Denton, TX 76209
(940) 369-4050
Grades: 2-12
| 112 students
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