Summary:
The six public schools in zip code 79029 (Dumas, TX) serve students from Pre-K through 12th grade within the Dumas Independent School District (Isd), a 3-star district ranked in the 60th percentile statewide, where a high level of economic disadvantage is common across all campuses.
Dumas North Elementary is the district's academic star, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide with test scores far exceeding state averages, despite 68% of its students being economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Dumas J H is the most challenged school, ranking in the 22nd percentile with critically low math proficiency (only 12% in 7th grade). The district shows a dramatic "middle school slump," as performance drops sharply from elementary to middle school. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency at Dumas North Elementary is 58.51% (above state), but 5th grade math at Dumas Intermediate falls to 34.53% (below state), and 7th grade math at Dumas J H plummets to 12.11%.
Despite these middle school challenges, Dumas High School is a standout performer, boasting a 99% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and outperforming the state in every End-of-Course exam. This suggests the high school effectively catches students up. Meanwhile, North Plains Opportunity Center serves a high-risk population (80% poverty) with a very low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, achieving a remarkable 98.2% graduation rate despite low test scores. Dumas South Elementary rounds out the elementary options, providing another foundation for early learning. The district's overall strength lies in its early years and high school finish line, with the middle school years representing the key area for improvement.
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