Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dime Box School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Dime Box School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dime Box School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dime Box School is ranked #5995 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dime Box School?
The graduation rate of Dime Box School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dime Box School?
170 students attend Dime Box School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dime Box School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dime Box School?
Dime Box School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dime Box School offer ?
Dime Box School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
