Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dell City School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dell City School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dell City School's student population of 70 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dell City School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dell City School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3375 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
27%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell City School's ranking?
Dell City School is ranked #3375 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dell City School?
The graduation rate of Dell City School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dell City School?
70 students attend Dell City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dell City School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dell City School?
Dell City School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dell City School offer ?
Dell City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dell City School part of?
Dell City School is part of Dell City ISD School District.
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