Dilley Independent School District

245 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017-8040
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dilley 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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 868 students in Dilley Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dilley Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
868 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dilley Independent School District, which is ranked #1105 of all 1,196 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1118 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
44%
36%
51%
22%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
96%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
4%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,412 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 $19,265 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,412
$13,387
Spending / Student
$19,265
$14,117

Best Dilley Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Harriman St
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1313
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Mary Harper Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Dilley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Grey Wolf Dr
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1814
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dilley Independent School District?
Dilley Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 868 students.
What is the rank of Dilley Independent School District?
Dilley Independent School District is ranked #1105 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Dilley Independent School District?
96% of Dilley Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dilley Independent School District?
Dilley Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dilley Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,265 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 868 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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