For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 828 students in Dekalb Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dekalb Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Dekalb Independent School District, which is ranked #608 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
53%
# Black Students
143 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
493 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
60%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
50
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,077 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,641 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 828 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District is ranked #608 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb Independent School District?
60% of Dekalb Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb Independent School District?
Dekalb Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dekalb Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,641 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 828 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
