Summary:
The three public schools in zip code 75436, serving the small rural community of Detroit, Texas, are all part of the Detroit Independent School District (Isd), which enrolls 488 students and ranks in the 19th percentile statewide, with a significant portion of students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Detroit High School is the standout performer in the district, consistently earning a 2-star rating and ranking in the 37th-38th percentile. It boasts a strong 90.9% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and shows clear year-over-year improvement in key End-of-Course exams like Algebra I and Biology. In contrast, Detroit Elementary is the most challenged school, with volatile performance that dropped to the 3rd percentile in 2024-2025 before partially recovering. It serves the highest proportion of economically disadvantaged students (66.67%) and has alarmingly low proficiency rates, such as 3.23% in 5th Grade Math during its worst year. Detroit J H shows erratic performance, with a slight declining trend over three years, dropping from the 33rd to the 23rd percentile. Notably, its 7th graders scored 40.74% proficient in Math in 2025-2026, which is 11 points above the state average—a rare bright spot.
A key takeaway is the spending vs. performance paradox: the high school has the highest per-student spending ($18,042) and best results, while the middle school has the lowest spending ($13,080) and a declining trend. However, the elementary school, despite spending $16,835 per student, has the most volatile performance, suggesting that how money is spent matters more than the amount. The district shows a clear split: the high school is improving, while the middle school is declining, and the elementary school's rollercoaster rankings point to instability that parents should investigate further.
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