Summary
Dimmitt High School in Dimmitt, TX, is a small rural high school serving 324 students in grades 9-12 within the Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd), where over 77% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school stands out for its strong commitment to keeping students on track, boasting a 95.5% graduation rate and a remarkably low 0.9% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is better than the nearby Hereford High School in the Hereford Independent School District (Isd). Dimmitt also invests heavily in its students with a per-student spending of $15,057 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1, creating a more personalized learning environment compared to Hereford's $10,684 per student and 15:1 ratio.
Academically, Dimmitt shows a mixed performance. It outperforms Hereford in English I and English II reading, with about 51% of students proficient in both subjects, but struggles significantly in math, with only 18% proficient in Algebra I compared to Hereford's 36%. The school also faces challenges in U.S. History, where 44% of students are proficient versus Hereford's 58%. While Dimmitt's resource advantage and strong graduation rates are positive, these do not consistently translate into high test scores, suggesting the school is effective at retaining students but faces hurdles in accelerating academic growth, likely due to the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Performance for specific student groups has been inconsistent. For example, the school has a history of excellence for migrant students, ranking in the 95th percentile in 2018-2019, but current data is unavailable. However, there is a critical concern for special education students, whose performance has sharply declined from the 27th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 9th percentile in 2024-2025, indicating a need for immediate intervention. Overall, Dimmitt High School provides a supportive environment with small classes and high graduation rates, but parents should be aware of the uneven academic outcomes, particularly in math and for special education students.
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