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North Plains Opportunity Center

1015 N Maddox Ave
Dumas, TX 79029
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Top 30%
Serving 29 students in grades 10-12, North Plains Opportunity Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

North Plains Opportunity Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Plains Opportunity Center's student population of 29 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
29 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of North Plains Opportunity Center is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
<50%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
76%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of North Plains Opportunity Center and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Plains Opportunity Center and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Plains Opportunity Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Plains Opportunity Center?
The graduation rate of North Plains Opportunity Center is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Plains Opportunity Center?
29 students attend North Plains Opportunity Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North Plains Opportunity Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Plains Opportunity Center?
North Plains Opportunity Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Plains Opportunity Center offer ?
North Plains Opportunity Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is North Plains Opportunity Center part of?
North Plains Opportunity Center is part of Dumas Independent School District.

School Reviews
5   8/12/2019
This is by far the best school that I have ever gone to. I used to hate going to school, but the teachers motivated me and showed me the importance of getting my education. The school has high expectations but also gives lots of rewards for doing things that are going to make you successful!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Melissa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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