Is Dimmitt High School a good school?

Dimmitt High School ranks 1326 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dimmitt High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Dimmitt High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dimmitt High School?

Students at Dimmitt High School are 92% Hispanic, 7% White.

What schools feed into Dimmitt High School?

Dimmitt High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Richardson Elementary Middle : Dimmitt Middle

Dimmitt High School

Summary:

Dimmitt High School is a public high school in Dimmitt, Texas, serving 303 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (around 90%) and faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance compared to state and district averages.

Dimmitt High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools and received 1 or 2-star ratings from School Digger, indicating it is performing below the state average. The school's performance is particularly low for male students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas high schools for these subgroups. While the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, its dropout rate has been higher than the state average. Dimmitt High School's STAAR EOC test scores are consistently below the state and district averages across all subject areas, with particularly low proficiency rates in Algebra I (around 30-35%) and U.S. History (around 40-50%).

In comparison, Springlake-Earth High School, located about 20 miles from Dimmitt, performs slightly better than Dimmitt High School in terms of statewide ranking and academic performance. Similarly, Hereford High School, another nearby school with a similar student demographic profile, performs better academically than Dimmitt High School, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics may be influencing Dimmitt's lower performance. Addressing the school's challenges, particularly in Algebra I and U.S. History, and providing targeted interventions for underperforming student groups could be key to improving Dimmitt High School's overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1405 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027

(806) 647-3105

District: Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1326^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,057

Feeder schools for Dimmitt High School:

Elementary:	Richardson Elementary
Middle:	Dimmitt Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 313

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.0%

White:

6.7%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dimmitt High School ranks worse than 66.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dimmitt High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92%), White (6.7%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dimmitt High School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Dimmitt High School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dimmitt High School is $15,057.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dimmitt High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dimmitt High School 1326^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Dimmitt High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd) 779^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dimmitt High School

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Rank History for all students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	32.36	1157^th	1427	18.9%
2005	51.58	838^th	1429	41.4%
2006	50.84	875^th	1430	38.8%
2007	49.88	925^th	1497	38.2%
2008	47.82	985^th	1510	34.8%
2009	54.93	860^th	1539	44.1%
2010	57.81	815^th	1568	48.0%
2011	42.29	1264^th	1672	24.4%
2012	37.01	1159^th	1603	27.7%
2013	27.59	1322^nd	1652	20.0%
2014	21.45	1470^th	1734	15.2%
2015	25.75	1413^th	1743	18.9%
2016	33.57	1303^rd	1762	26.0%
2017	20.31	1447^th	1777	18.6%
2018	25.95	1365^th	1797	24.0%
2019	40.88	1104^th	1857	40.5%
2021	42.09	1076^th	1861	42.2%
2022	25.05	1442^nd	1876	23.1%
2023	27.19	1443^rd	1961	26.4%
2024	33.94	1326^th	1987	33.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.64	864^th	1113	22.4%
2019	41.89	526^th	1136	53.7%
2021	34.53	771^st	1195	35.5%
2022	29.13	875^th	1278	31.5%
2023	30.95	898^th	1371	34.5%
2024	36.27	808^th	1435	43.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.40	979^th	1347	27.3%
2019	22.42	1192^nd	1357	12.2%
2021	27.73	1100^th	1382	20.4%
2022	19.96	1290^th	1418	9.0%
2023	21.02	1325^th	1478	10.4%
2024	31.27	1134^th	1547	26.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.93	1471^st	1794	18.0%
2019	42.09	1036^th	1818	43.0%
2021	49.50	828^th	1848	55.2%
2022	30.15	1331^st	1847	27.9%
2023	26.11	1458^th	1897	23.1%
2024	30.23	1336^th	1883	29.0%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.02	6^th	113	94.7%
2021	50.60	41^st	97	57.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.68	1513^th	1781	15.0%
2019	29.76	1357^th	1798	24.5%
2021	37.16	1166^th	1815	35.8%
2022	27.16	1382^nd	1841	24.9%
2023	32.01	1298^th	1891	31.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.87	40^th	1137	96.5%
2019	56.39	655^th	1145	42.8%
2023	19.93	1055^th	1182	10.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.15	1510^th	1784	15.4%
2019	50.10	734^th	1810	59.4%
2021	25.05	1449^th	1829	20.8%
2022	22.36	1529^th	1837	16.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.54	1319^th	1803	26.8%
2019	48.20	870^th	1824	52.3%
2021	44.70	956^th	1840	48.0%
2022	20.68	1496^th	1853	19.3%
2023	18.19	1578^th	1913	17.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.78	1375^th	1691	18.7%
2019	40.44	1023^rd	1714	40.3%
2021	47.69	838^th	1743	51.9%
2022	28.42	1286^th	1762	27.0%
2023	28.96	1327^th	1820	27.1%
2024	29.50	1269^th	1804	29.7%

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Rank History for White students at Dimmitt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.13	353^rd	1539	77.1%
2019	68.23	374^th	1526	75.5%
2021	17.80	1302^nd	1510	13.8%
2022	16.81	1338^th	1525	12.3%
2023	38.20	1008^th	1576	36.0%
2024	46.87	798^th	1556	48.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dimmitt High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	169	19	0	201	0	n/a	n/a	389
1990	170	19	2	220	0	n/a	n/a	411
1991	178	25	2	242	0	n/a	n/a	447
1992	150	20	2	243	1	n/a	n/a	416
1993	145	16	3	233	0	n/a	n/a	397
1994	138	19	1	263	0	n/a	n/a	421
1995	146	25	1	269	1	n/a	n/a	442
1996	146	25	1	269	1	n/a	n/a	442
1997	126	26	1	253	0	n/a	n/a	406
1998	113	22	0	291	1	n/a	n/a	427
1999	111	19	0	270	0	n/a	n/a	400
2000	102	17	0	285	0	n/a	n/a	404
2001	111	16	0	250	0	n/a	n/a	377
2002	89	15	0	257	1	n/a	n/a	362
2003	89	15	0	257	1	n/a	n/a	362
2004	74	15	0	237	0	n/a	n/a	326
2005	73	7	0	243	0	n/a	n/a	323
2006	74	5	0	214	0	n/a	n/a	293
2007	72	3	0	220	0	n/a	n/a	295
2008	78	1	0	216	0	n/a	n/a	295
2009	67	4	1	203	0	n/a	n/a	275
2010	57	7	1	208	0	n/a	n/a	273
2011	46	9	2	239	1	0	0	297
2012	47	12	2	245	0	0	0	306
2013	40	15	1	246	0	0	2	304
2014	41	7	1	269	0	0	2	320
2015	49	7	0	263	1	0	1	321
2016	40	5	0	261	1	0	1	308
2017	43	2	0	267	1	0	1	314
2018	42	4	0	270	1	0	0	317
2019	38	4	1	293	1	0	0	337
2020	35	4	0	305	1	0	1	346
2021	35	2	0	305	0	0	0	342
2022	22	2	0	305	0	0	1	330
2023	26	3	0	272	1	0	1	303
2024	21	2	2	288	0	0	0	313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dimmitt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	389	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	411	26.0	15.8	n/a
1991	447	31.0	14.4	n/a
1992	416	30.1	13.8	43
1993	397	30.0	13.2	43.3
1994	421	33.3	12.6	40.1
1995	442	35.2	12.6	41.9
1996	442	35.2	12.6	41.9
1997	406	34.9	11.6	49.3
1998	427	36.4	11.7	56
1999	400	35.7	11.2	62.3
2000	404	38.4	10.5	52.7
2001	377	38.8	9.7	56.5
2002	362	41.3	8.8	54.1
2003	362	41.3	8.8	54.1
2004	326	37.6	8.7	67.8
2005	323	33.7	9.6	66.9
2006	293	32.5	9.0	63.1
2007	295	32.8	9.0	67.1
2008	295	30.7	9.6	63.1
2009	275	29.3	9.4	68
2010	273	31.9	8.5	67
2011	297	30.9	9.5	63.3
2012	306	29.5	10.3	54.2
2013	304	32.3	9.3	82.2
2014	320	36.1	8.8	83.8
2015	321	38.0	8.4	83.5
2016	308	37.0	8.3	85.4
2017	314	36.8	8.5	78
2018	317	38.6	8.1	75.1
2019	337	37.9	8.8	65.3
2020	346	38.2	9.0	63
2021	342	33.6	10.1	72.2
2022	330	31.1	10.6	86.7
2023	303	31.0	9.7	81.5
2024	313	30.5	10.2	83.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dimmitt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	389	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	411	26.0	15.8	n/a
1991	447	31.0	14.4	n/a
1992	416	30.1	13.8	43
1993	397	30.0	13.2	43.3
1994	421	33.3	12.6	40.1
1995	442	35.2	12.6	41.9
1996	442	35.2	12.6	41.9
1997	406	34.9	11.6	49.3
1998	427	36.4	11.7	56
1999	400	35.7	11.2	62.3
2000	404	38.4	10.5	52.7
2001	377	38.8	9.7	56.5
2002	362	41.3	8.8	54.1
2003	362	41.3	8.8	54.1
2004	326	37.6	8.7	67.8
2005	323	33.7	9.6	66.9
2006	293	32.5	9.0	63.1
2007	295	32.8	9.0	67.1
2008	295	30.7	9.6	63.1
2009	275	29.3	9.4	68
2010	273	31.9	8.5	67
2011	297	30.9	9.5	63.3
2012	306	29.5	10.3	54.2
2013	304	32.3	9.3	82.2
2014	320	36.1	8.8	83.8
2015	321	38.0	8.4	83.5
2016	308	37.0	8.3	85.4
2017	314	36.8	8.5	78
2018	317	38.6	8.1	75.1
2019	337	37.9	8.8	65.3
2020	346	38.2	9.0	63
2021	342	33.6	10.1	72.2
2022	330	31.1	10.6	86.7
2023	303	31.0	9.7	81.5
2024	313	30.5	10.2	83.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dimmitt High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$474 (3.0%)	$15,519 (97.0%)	$15,993
2020	$334 (2.0%)	$16,115 (98.0%)	$16,449
2021	$471 (3.1%)	$14,586 (96.9%)	$15,057

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dimmitt High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1104^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1443^rd of 1961 High schools	14.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Dimmitt High School)	68	31	37%
End of Course Algebra I (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))	74	46	28%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Dimmitt High School)	64	41	23%
End of Course Biology (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))	64	41	23%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Dimmitt High School)	46	47	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))	46	47	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Dimmitt High School)	37	45	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))	37	45	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Dimmitt High School)	49	47	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd))	49	47	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	303	10.1%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	293	272	7.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	38	26	31.6%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.3%	81.5%	16.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)	STAAR Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dimmitt High School	Public	9-12	1405 Western Cir Dr	Dimmitt	79027	Castro County	Dimmitt Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 647-3105	313	31	10.2	83.7%	21 (6.7%)	2 (0.6%)	288 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.9	1326^th of 1987 public high schools	33.3%		27.2	1443^rd of 1961 public high schools	26.4%	117	35.5	46.1	53.0	51.7	42.9					$15,057	$471	$14,586
Springlake-Earth High School	Public	8-12	472 Fm 302	Earth	79031	Lamb County	Springlake-Earth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 257-3310	121	15	7.9	71.9%	25 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (78.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.7	1136^th of 1987 public high schools	42.8%		41.4	1142^nd of 1961 public high schools	41.8%	6	29.6	54.6	53.6	44.0	75.0	30.0	47.4	40.0	10.0	$17,968	$1,005	$16,963
Hereford High School	Public	9-12	200 Ave F	Hereford	79045	Deaf Smith County	Hereford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 363-7620	1,177	85	13.8	75.1%	106 (9.0%)	6 (0.5%)	1,058 (89.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27.5	1459^th of 1987 public high schools	26.6%		31.3	1361^st of 1961 public high schools	30.6%	98	28.8	42.0	40.2	45.5	53.9					$10,684	$1,360	$9,324

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