Top Rankings
Denison ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,677 students in Denison ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Denison ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
4,677 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
344 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Denison ISD School District, which is ranked #406 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
82 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,078 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
53%
# Black Students
432 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
2,620 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
56%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
439 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
360
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
399
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
338
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
334
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
351
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
341
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
380
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
356
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
307
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,901 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,448
$13,640
Spending / Student
$15,901
$14,384
Best Denison ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4200 N State Hwy 91
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Hyde Park
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Grades: PK-4
| 438 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 W Martin Luther King St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Grades: PK-4
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #55.
Mayes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Jennie Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Henry Scott Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 S Mirick Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Grades: 7-8
| 736 students
Rank: #77.
B Mcdaniel Int
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Lillis Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7200
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7200
Grades: 5-6
| 692 students
Rank: #88.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Fifth Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7150
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denison ISD School District?
Denison ISD School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,677 students.
What is the rank of Denison ISD School District?
Denison ISD School District is ranked #406 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denison ISD School District?
56% of Denison ISD School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denison ISD School District?
Denison ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denison ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,901 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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