Denison Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,868 students in Denison 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 Denison Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Denison Independent School District, which is ranked #513 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 93% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
73 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
31 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,189 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
53%
# Black Students
453 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
9%
13%
# White Students
2,610 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
54%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
512 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
224
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
365
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
376
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
392
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
373
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
320
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
350
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
353
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
366
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
383
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
419
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
320
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
314
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 $12,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,277 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,868 students.
What is the rank of Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District is ranked #513 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denison Independent School District?
54% of Denison Independent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denison Independent School District?
Denison Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denison Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,277 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,868 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
