Danbury Independent School District (Isd)

The Danbury Independent School District (Isd) is a small, highly-rated district in Texas serving 674 students across three schools: Danbury Elementary (PK-5), Danbury Middle (6-8), and Danbury High School (9-12). The district ranks in the top 15% of Texas districts with a 4-star rating, and all three schools have earned 4-star ratings in recent years, making it a consistently strong choice for families.

Danbury Middle stands out as the district's most consistent high-performer, with a rising percentile rank and exceptional math scores—6th graders achieved an 82.98% proficiency rate in math, more than double the state average. It also excels in advanced coursework, with 76.92% of 8th graders scoring proficient on the Algebra I exam. Danbury High School is a strong finisher, boasting a 96.4% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, with particular strengths in Biology and U.S. History. Danbury Elementary is a rising star, having jumped from a 3-star to a 4-star rating in just two years, and it consistently outperforms the state in subjects like 3rd-grade reading and 5th-grade math.

Key metrics show the district is well-resourced, with low student-teacher ratios (ranging from 10.9:1 at the high school to 14.5:1 at the elementary) and relatively low economic disadvantage rates. An interesting finding is that Danbury Middle, the highest-ranked school, spends the least per student ($9,352), suggesting exceptional efficiency. While the district performs well overall, targeted areas for improvement include 5th-grade reading at the elementary and 8th-grade social studies at the middle school. Overall, the district is on a clear upward trajectory, with strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement across all grade levels.