Serving 619 students in grades 5-6, Dumas Intermediate 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dumas Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire Dumas school district, encompassing approximately 759.9 square miles in Dumas, TX. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dumas Intermediate School's student population of 619 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dumas Intermediate 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 Dumas Intermediate School is 0.32, 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
#4459 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dumas Intermediate School's ranking?
Dumas Intermediate School is ranked #4459 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dumas Intermediate School?
619 students attend Dumas Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dumas Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dumas Intermediate School?
Dumas Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dumas Intermediate School offer ?
Dumas Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Dumas Intermediate School part of?
Dumas Intermediate School is part of Dumas Independent School District.
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