Top Rankings
Dimmitt Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,097 students in Dimmitt Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dimmitt Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,097 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Dimmitt Independent School District, which is ranked #1049 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1046 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,003 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
53%
# Black Students
6 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
81 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
7%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
58
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,795 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,710 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,795
$13,417
Spending / Student
$18,710
$14,148
Best Dimmitt Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dimmitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Dimmitt Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Stinson St
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dimmitt Independent School District?
Dimmitt Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,097 students.
What is the rank of Dimmitt Independent School District?
Dimmitt Independent School District is ranked #1049 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dimmitt Independent School District?
91% of Dimmitt Independent School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dimmitt Independent School District?
Dimmitt Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dimmitt Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,710 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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