Dumas North Elementary

Dumas North Elementary in Dumas, TX, is a PK-4 school serving 738 students in the Dumas Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a high-performing school that has rapidly improved its statewide rank from the 79th percentile to the 90th percentile in recent years, earning a consistent 4-star rating.

This school is a clear academic leader in its area, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Cactus Elementary and Sunray Elementary across nearly every metric. For example, in 4th grade math, 73.23% of Dumas North students were proficient, compared to just 49.28% statewide, and the school's lowest test score is still higher than the highest score achieved by Cactus Elementary. What truly sets Dumas North apart is its exceptional effectiveness with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide for this group. This means the school is exceptionally good at helping all students succeed, regardless of their economic circumstances, and it serves as a powerful model for other schools in the region.

While Dumas North excels with its most challenged students, including Hispanic students (96th percentile) and male students (91st percentile), its performance with Gifted and Talented students is its weakest area, ranking only in the 75th percentile. This suggests the school's primary strength lies in foundational support and intervention, and there may be an opportunity to better challenge its highest-achieving students. Overall, Dumas North is a school on a rapid upward trajectory, consistently improving its outcomes and proving that a diverse student body can achieve exceptional academic results.