For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 901 students in Dekalb Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dekalb Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
901 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dekalb Independent School District, which is ranked #606 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
13%
53%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
64%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,698 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,937
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,698
$14,116
Best Dekalb Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
James L Germany Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 W Grizzly Dr
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 901 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District is ranked #606 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb Independent School District?
64% of Dekalb Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dekalb Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,698 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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