Summary:
The Dalhart Independent School District (Isd) contains a single middle school, Dalhart J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 412 students in a high-poverty area where nearly 69% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Dalhart J H shows a mixed academic picture with notable strengths and weaknesses. The school's strongest performance is in 8th grade mathematics, where 50.79% of students are proficient—exceeding the state average of 47.24%. However, 7th grade mathematics is a critical concern, with only 13.64% of students proficient, less than half the state average of 29.41%. This represents a dramatic drop from the previous year's 33.08% and is the lowest proficiency rate across all subjects. Reading performance also varies significantly, with 7th grade reading at 30.3% proficiency compared to the state average of 54.04%, while 8th grade reading is closer to state norms. Social studies remains a consistent weakness, with proficiency rates just below state averages in both tested years.
Despite serving a high-poverty population with per-student spending of $9,739 (below national average), the school's state ranking has improved from the 26th percentile (1 star) in 2023-2024 to the 37th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. The school maintains a 0% dropout rate and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Overall proficiency across all subjects averages about 37.4%, compared to the state average of 47.6%. The most concerning trend is the severe decline in 6th grade math proficiency, dropping from 29.55% to just 11.43% in one year, suggesting possible curriculum or instructional changes that need attention. Parents should note that while the school shows improvement in overall rankings, the 7th grade math "cliff" and inconsistent year-over-year performance in other subjects warrant close monitoring.
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