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 2 public elementary schools serving 794 students in Dimmitt Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Dimmitt Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,881 Schools
# Students
1,097 Students
3,731,556 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
252,905 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
12,073 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
193,447 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,003 Students
1,982,711 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
53%
# Black Students
6 Students
471,415 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
81 Students
946,823 Students
% White Students
7%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,857 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
119,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
70
217,463
# Students in K Grade:
58
351,325
# 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
338,854
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
349,707
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
30,753
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
25,766
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
21,243
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
19,115
# 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 Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
What a National Blue Ribbon of Distinction Truly Means
This article explains the National Blue Ribbon of Distinction, an award given by the U.S. Department of Education to schools demonstrating high academic standards and significant improvements in student achievement. It details the criteria for selection, benefits of the program, and its impact on educational excellence.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
