For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,474 students in Denver City 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 Denver City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,474 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Denver City Independent School District, which is ranked #782 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#780 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
12%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,271 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,146 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,271
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,146
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Denver City Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G Gravitt J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Denver City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5920
Gr: 3-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Denver City, TX 79323
(806) 592-5931
Gr: PK-2 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Denver City Independent School District?
Denver City Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,474 students.
What is the rank of Denver City Independent School District?
Denver City Independent School District is ranked #782 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 Denver City Independent School District?
85% of Denver City Independent School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denver City Independent School District?
Denver City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denver City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,146 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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