Top Rankings
Dumas ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,281 students in Dumas ISD 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 ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
4,281 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dumas ISD School District, which is ranked #521 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
# American Indian Students
23 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
193 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,229 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
53%
# Black Students
135 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
663 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
15%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
355
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
355
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
326
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
312
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
297
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
303
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
316
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
312
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
279
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
304
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,816 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,620
$13,640
Spending / Student
$11,816
$14,384
Best Dumas ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dumas High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Klein Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
514 Pear Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Dumas J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 E 5th Sreet
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4155
Grades: 7-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
623 Powell Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4153
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W 14th St
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-2127
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #77.
Dumas Int
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Texas Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-6474
Grades: 5-6
| 619 students
Rank: #88.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oak Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Dumas, TX 79029
(806) 935-4157
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Cactus Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Dr
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Cactus, TX 79013
(806) 966-5102
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dumas ISD School District?
Dumas ISD School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,281 students.
What is the rank of Dumas ISD School District?
Dumas ISD School District is ranked #521 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dumas ISD School District?
75% of Dumas ISD School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% 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 ISD School District?
Dumas ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dumas ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,816 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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