Dime Box School

1079 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dime Box 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dime Box School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Dime Box School's student population of 181 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
181 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Dime Box 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 Dime Box School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#4029 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
41%
53%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
26%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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≥50%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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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 Dime Box School's ranking?
Dime Box School is ranked #4029 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dime Box School?
The graduation rate of Dime Box School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dime Box School?
181 students attend Dime Box School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dime Box School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dime Box School?
Dime Box School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dime Box School offer ?
Dime Box School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dime Box School part of?
Dime Box School is part of Dime Box ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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