Denver City Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,505 students in Denver City 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 Denver City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Denver City Independent School District, which is ranked #647 of all 1,196 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 95% 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
0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,294 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
53%
# Black Students
10 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
173 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
11%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
90
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
130
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
367,397
# 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 $16,318 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,807 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Denver City Independent School District?
Denver City Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,505 students.
What is the rank of Denver City Independent School District?
Denver City Independent School District is ranked #647 out of 1,196 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Denver City Independent School District?
86% of Denver City Independent School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Denver City Independent School District?
Denver City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Denver City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,807 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,505 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
