For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in Dimmitt 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 Dimmitt Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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
3 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
1,077 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dimmitt Independent School District, which is ranked #1094 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
#1095 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
90%
54%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
8%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,107 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,058 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,107
$13,371
Spending / Student
$19,058
$14,099
Best Dimmitt Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dimmitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3105
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Dimmitt Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Stinson St
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dimmitt Independent School District?
Dimmitt Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,077 students.
What is the rank of Dimmitt Independent School District?
Dimmitt Independent School District is ranked #1094 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 Dimmitt Independent School District?
90% of Dimmitt Independent School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dimmitt Independent School District?
Dimmitt Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dimmitt Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,058 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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