Summary:
The Denison Independent School District (Isd) includes two middle-level schools: Henry Scott Middle (serving grades 7-8) and B McDaniel Intermediate (serving grades 5-6). The district ranks in the 32nd percentile in Texas, indicating performance below the state average.
Henry Scott Middle stands out for its exceptional Algebra I End-of-Course exam results, with 98.48% of 8th graders proficient in 2024-2025 and 81.18% in 2025-2026—far exceeding district and state averages. However, this contrasts sharply with its general math scores, where only 26.77% of 8th graders were proficient in 2025-2026, suggesting a highly selective advanced math program. In comparison, B McDaniel Intermediate faces a different challenge: it is the only school administering STAAR Spanish tests, revealing a significant achievement gap. For example, only 7.69% of Spanish test-takers were proficient in 5th-grade reading versus 45.1% of English test-takers, highlighting a critical need for English Language Learner support.
Both schools show concerning trends. Reading proficiency has declined year-over-year across multiple grades, with Henry Scott Middle dropping from 47.24% to 40.69% in 7th grade and B McDaniel Intermediate falling from 52.54% to 45.1% in 5th grade. Science and social studies are also weak points, with 8th-grade social studies proficiency at only 31.07% at Henry Scott and 5th-grade science at 28.09% at B McDaniel. Both schools have favorable student-teacher ratios (13.2:1 and 11.9:1, respectively) and similar per-student spending (around $10,400-$10,781). B McDaniel Intermediate has a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (60.73%) compared to Henry Scott Middle (54.43%).
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