Denton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 32,521 students in Denton 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 Denton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Denton Independent School District, which is ranked #633 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
116 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,248 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
11,162 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
53%
# Black Students
6,791 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
11,713 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
36%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
57 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,434 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,371
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,278
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,478
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,370
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,289
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,434
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,330
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,314
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,306
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,427
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,512
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,595
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,475
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,342
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 $13,943 is higher 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 $19,756 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Denton Independent School District?
Denton Independent School District manages 46 public schools serving 32,521 students.
What is the rank of Denton Independent School District?
Denton Independent School District is ranked #633 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denton Independent School District?
36% of Denton Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denton Independent School District?
Denton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,756 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 46 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 32,521 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
