Summary:
Middle Schools in zip code 79029 (Dumas, TX) are served by two schools within the Dumas Independent School District (Isd): Dumas Intermediate (grades 5-6) and Dumas J H (grades 7-8), which together educate 1,228 students in a community where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Dumas J H stands out for its dramatic improvement and a specific academic strength. The school jumped from the 22nd percentile to the 39th percentile in state rankings over two years, and it boasts a 0.0% dropout rate. Its Algebra I program is exceptional, with 63.83% of students proficient—well above the state average of 54.03%. However, this success contrasts sharply with a severe "math cliff" in 7th grade, where only 12.11% of students met grade-level math standards, compared to 36.01% at Dumas Intermediate in 6th grade. The junior high also spends $1,337 more per student ($9,891 vs. $8,554) and has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio (13.2 vs. 14.4), yet core subject scores in 7th and 8th grade remain below state averages.
Reading performance is inconsistent across both schools: Dumas Intermediate’s 5th graders (50.75%) and Dumas J H’s 7th graders (55.22%) are near or above state averages, but 6th and 8th-grade reading lags behind. The high poverty rate (70-78%) correlates with below-average performance in most standard subjects, though the district’s 3-star rating and 60th percentile ranking indicate solid overall performance. For parents, Dumas J H offers a strong advanced math track and improving rankings, while Dumas Intermediate provides consistent, though average, preparation for the challenging transition to junior high.
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