For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in Dekalb Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
898 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dekalb Independent School District, which is ranked #778 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#775 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
13%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,290 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,619
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,290
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dekalb Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
James L Germany Middle School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 898 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District is ranked #778 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb Independent School District?
66% of Dekalb Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $12,290 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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