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Dumas Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,381 students in Dumas Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dumas Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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
7 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
4,381 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dumas Independent School District, which is ranked #599 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 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#527 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. 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%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,147 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$97 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,718
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,147
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dumas Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Plains Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-8774
Gr: 10-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Dumas High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Klein Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Dumas Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Gr: 5-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Cactus Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Roadrunner Ln
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Gr: PK-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 S Maddox
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,381 students.
What is the rank of Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District is ranked #599 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas Independent School District?
80% of Dumas Independent School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dumas Independent School District?
Dumas Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dumas Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,147 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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