Dime Box High School or Dime Box School is a public high school located in Dime Box, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Dime Box Independent School District located in northeastern Lee County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dime Box School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dime Box School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dime Box School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
The vision of the Dime Box Independent School District is to prepare all students to be successful citizens.
School Rankings
Dime Box School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dime Box School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
26%
13%
White
25%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorn
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dime Box School's ranking?
Dime Box School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dime Box School?
The graduation rate of Dime Box School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dime Box School?
150 students attend Dime Box School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dime Box School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dime Box School?
Dime Box School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dime Box School offer ?
Dime Box School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dime Box School part of?
Dime Box School is part of Dime Box Independent School District.
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