Dalhart Intermediate

Dalhart Intermediate is an elementary school located in Dalhart, Texas, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Dalhart Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 767 out of 961 school districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dalhart Intermediate's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 16.81% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 52.02%. The school's performance is also consistently lower than the Dalhart ISD average, indicating that Dalhart Intermediate is underperforming compared to other schools in the district. When comparing Dalhart Intermediate to nearby Dalhart Elementary (grades PK-2), the data shows that Dalhart Elementary has slightly higher free/reduced lunch rates but does not provide enough information to determine if there are significant differences in academic performance between the two schools.

Dalhart Intermediate has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 73.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on STAAR tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, indicating significant achievement gaps. Despite an increase in per-student spending over the past few years, Dalhart Intermediate's academic performance remains significantly below state and district averages, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources.