Summary:
The Danbury Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Danbury Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 157 students. This small school, located in a Texas district where only 28% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 and per-student spending of $9,352.
Danbury Middle is a standout performer, ranking in the 82nd percentile (420th out of 2,335 Texas middle schools) for the 2025-2026 school year, a notable improvement from the 75th percentile the prior year. The school excels in mathematics, with 82.98% of 6th graders and 60.34% of 7th graders proficient, far exceeding state averages of 38.57% and 29.41%, respectively. It also shines in 8th-grade reading (72.5% proficient vs. 58.69% statewide) and advanced coursework, where 76.92% of students taking Algebra I are proficient. The school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, reflecting strong student retention.
Key findings reveal areas for growth. An "8th-grade math slump" sees proficiency drop from 82.98% in 6th grade to just 44.44% in 8th grade, falling below the state average of 47.24%. Social studies is a consistent weakness, with 8th-grade scores hovering around 30%, at or below the state average. However, year-over-year improvement is impressive, including a 41-point gain in 6th-grade math and a 34-point gain in Algebra I. The school successfully accelerates top math students in Algebra I, but the majority of 8th graders struggle with standard math, highlighting a need to raise general 8th-grade performance.
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