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Detroit Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 497 students in Detroit 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 Detroit Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
497 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Detroit Independent School District, which is ranked #660 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
#662 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
81%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,505 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,382 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,505
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,382
$14,116
Best Detroit Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 82
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Detroit Independent School District?
Detroit Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 497 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Independent School District?
Detroit Independent School District is ranked #660 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Independent School District?
81% of Detroit Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Independent School District?
Detroit Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Detroit Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,382 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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