Serving 1,097 students in grades 5-6, Dillingham Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 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 was 35% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
1,097 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4317 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
33%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillingham Intermediate School's ranking?
Dillingham Intermediate School is ranked #4317 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Dillingham Intermediate School?
1,097 students attend Dillingham Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dillingham Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dillingham Intermediate School?
Dillingham Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dillingham Intermediate School offer ?
Dillingham Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Dillingham Intermediate School part of?
Dillingham Intermediate School is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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