Top Rankings
Dell City Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 72 students in Dell City Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Dell City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
72 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dell City Independent School District, which is ranked #866 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#864 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
71%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,819 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,458 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,819
$13,387
Spending / Student
$27,458
$14,116
Best Dell City Independent School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dell City School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Main
Dell City, TX 79837
(915) 964-2663
Dell City, TX 79837
(915) 964-2663
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dell City Independent School District?
Dell City Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 72 students.
What is the rank of Dell City Independent School District?
Dell City Independent School District is ranked #866 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dell City Independent School District?
71% of Dell City Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dell City Independent School District?
Dell City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dell City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,458 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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