Summary:
The Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District (Isd) in Daingerfield, Texas, serves approximately 1,026 students across four public schools—Daingerfield High School, Daingerfield J H, South Elementary, and West Elementary—with a student population that is heavily economically disadvantaged, as reflected by an average free/reduced lunch rate of nearly 80%.
The standout school in the district is Daingerfield High School, which achieves a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, and is the only school in the district to earn a 3-star rating from Schooldigger. Its English I Reading (67.21%) and U.S. History (73.26%) scores exceed state averages, though Algebra I proficiency (40.74%) lags behind. In contrast, South Elementary struggles significantly, ranking in the bottom 15% of Texas elementary schools with critically low math proficiency—for example, 5th-grade math at 17.65% versus the state's 47.38%. Daingerfield J H also faces a math crisis, with 7th-grade math proficiency at just 5.77% compared to the state average of 29.41%, though it boasts a bright spot: 90% of its 8th graders passed the Algebra I End of Course exam, far exceeding district and state averages.
Overall, the district ranks in the bottom 22% of Texas districts, but Daingerfield High School consistently outperforms this reputation, ranking in the 44th to 59th percentile over recent years. Per-student spending ranges from $10,989 at West Elementary to $13,884 at the high school, yet lower-grade results remain poor, suggesting resource allocation may need adjustment. The high school's success, despite high poverty, points to strong leadership or a focused academic culture, while the elementary and middle schools require targeted interventions, especially in math, to build a stronger foundation for students.
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