Dime Box High School or Dime Box School is a public high school located in Dime Box, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Dime Box Independent School District located in northeastern Lee County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dime Box School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dime Box School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 94.8 square miles in Dime Box, TX. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.7 miles and the furthest edge located 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dime Box School's student population of 156 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The vision of the Dime Box Independent School District is to prepare all students to be successful citizens.
School Rankings
Dime Box School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dime Box School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Longhorn
Source: 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 #6187 out of 8,096 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90.3%.
How many students attend Dime Box School?
156 students attend Dime Box School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dime Box School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 5% 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 9:1, 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 Independent School District.
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