Top Rankings
Dumas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,192 students in Dumas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dumas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
11 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,192 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dumas Independent School District, which is ranked #470 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 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#494 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
# American Indian Students
20 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
177 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,239 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
53%
# Black Students
119 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
600 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
14%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
286
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
338
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
311
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
326
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
277
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,888 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,067 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,888
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,067
$14,148
Best Dumas Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 W 14th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 Pear Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Grades: 10-12
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
623 Powell Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Grades: 5-6
| 595 students
Rank: #77.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Grades: 7-8
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
Dumas High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Klein Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,140 students
Rank: #99.
Cactus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Dr
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Grades: PK-4
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,192 students.
What is the rank of Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District is ranked #470 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas Independent School District?
77% of Dumas Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dumas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,067 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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