North Plains Opportunity Center

Summary:

North Plains Opportunity Center is a small public high school in Dumas, Texas, serving just 29 students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, this school has some unique characteristics compared to the larger Sunray High School and Dumas High School in the area.

North Plains Opportunity Center has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (75.86%) compared to the surrounding schools, and a much higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.31% to 84.85% over the past 3 years. This suggests the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. However, North Plains Opportunity Center has maintained high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.7% to 100% over the past 5 years, which is comparable to or higher than the 99.6% rate at Dumas High School. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.8% over the past 5 years, better than the 0% rate at the nearby schools.

Despite these strengths, North Plains Opportunity Center struggles with academic performance, as evidenced by its significantly lower STAAR EOC proficiency rates compared to the Dumas Independent School District and state averages across all subject areas. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving instructional quality and student support to address these academic deficiencies. The school's small size, high socioeconomic needs, and specialized model may contribute to these performance challenges, but its strong graduation and low dropout rates indicate it is effectively supporting student success in other ways.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1015 N Maddox Ave
       Dumas, TX  79029


(806) 935-8774

District: Dumas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1838th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,371 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  41

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.7%
White:
17.1%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Plains Opportunity Center ranks worse than 92.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Plains Opportunity Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.7%), White (17.1%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Plains Opportunity Center is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare North Plains Opportunity Center employs 4.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Plains Opportunity Center is $15,371.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Plains Opportunity Center:

SchoolDigger ranks North Plains Opportunity Center 1838th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See North Plains Opportunity Center in the ranking list.)

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Dumas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dumas Independent School District (Isd) 635th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Plains Opportunity Center

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Rank History for all students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.14 1623rd 1797 9.7%
2019 7.25 1697th 1857 8.6%
2024 7.09 1838th 1987 7.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.25 1068th 1113 4.0%
2019 15.10 1102nd 1136 3.0%
2021 13.51 1150th 1195 3.8%
2022 51.72 399th 1278 68.8%
2024 2.22 1433rd 1435 0.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.37 1037th 1357 23.6%
2021 5.39 1373rd 1382 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.26 1646th 1794 8.2%
2019 3.78 1773rd 1818 2.5%
2021 14.72 1646th 1848 10.9%
2022 29.87 1338th 1847 27.6%
2024 3.00 1864th 1883 1.0%
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Rank History for Female students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.20 1655th 1781 7.1%
2019 10.30 1640th 1798 8.8%
2021 10.63 1642nd 1815 9.5%
2022 27.20 1381st 1841 25.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.61 1539th 1784 13.7%
2019 17.27 1654th 1810 8.6%
2021 22.62 1519th 1829 16.9%
2022 26.47 1412th 1837 23.1%
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Rank History for Male students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.61 1668th 1803 7.5%
2019 4.65 1777th 1824 2.6%
2021 14.22 1619th 1840 12.0%
2022 6.04 1756th 1853 5.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.95 1550th 1691 8.3%
2019 8.60 1604th 1714 6.4%
2021 12.82 1561st 1743 10.4%
2022 26.82 1319th 1762 25.1%
2024 1.29 1801st 1804 0.2%
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Rank History for White students at North Plains Opportunity Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.00 1482nd 1539 3.7%
2019 0.71 1505th 1526 1.4%
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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.

North Plains Opportunity Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for North Plains Opportunity Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 7 1 1 43 1 0 0 0 53
2017 7 1 1 41 0 0 0 0 50
2018 7 3 1 32 0 0 0 0 43
2019 8 1 0 28 1 0 0 0 38
2020 4 2 1 14 1 0 0 0 22
2021 7 4 1 39 0 0 1 0 52
2022 5 1 0 27 0 0 0 0 33
2023 4 2 1 22 0 0 0 0 29
2024 7 1 4 29 0 0 0 0 41

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

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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 North Plains Opportunity Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 53 6.0 8.8 71.7
2017 50 5.5 8.9 70
2018 43 7.3 5.8 69.8
2019 38 6.9 5.4 76.3
2020 22 7.0 3.1 54.5
2021 52 7.6 6.8 67.3
2022 33 5.7 5.7 84.8
2023 29 3.9 7.3 79.3
2024 41 4.6 8.7 80.5

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 North Plains Opportunity Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 53 6.0 8.8 71.7
2017 50 5.5 8.9 70
2018 43 7.3 5.8 69.8
2019 38 6.9 5.4 76.3
2020 22 7.0 3.1 54.5
2021 52 7.6 6.8 67.3
2022 33 5.7 5.7 84.8
2023 29 3.9 7.3 79.3
2024 41 4.6 8.7 80.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Plains Opportunity Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $660 (3.5%) $18,296 (96.5%) $18,956
2020 $625 (1.8%) $34,916 (98.2%) $35,541
2021 $950 (6.2%) $14,421 (93.8%) $15,371

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Plains Opportunity Center

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (North Plains Opportunity Center)017
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Dumas Independent School District (Isd))6061
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (North Plains Opportunity Center)00
   End of Course English I Reading (Dumas Independent School District (Isd))3761
 24%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (North Plains Opportunity Center)37
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dumas Independent School District (Isd))4164
 23%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (North Plains Opportunity Center)480
 48%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dumas Independent School District (Isd))7780
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3829
 23.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic2822
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White84
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.3%79.3%
 3%


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Students at North Plains Opportunity Center are 71% Hispanic, 17% White, 10% Asian, 2% African American.

North Plains Opportunity Center ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Texas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 41 students attended North Plains Opportunity Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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