Deer Park ISD School District
School District · Deer Park, Texas
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,284
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 4 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,284
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Deer Park ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Deer Park ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fairmont J H
Pasadena · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairmont EL
Pasadena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deer Park J H
Deer Park · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#283 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,284
+$316 vs Texas median
District size
12,122 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Deer Park ISD ranks #283 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Deer Park ISD's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairmont J H (8.5/10), Fairmont EL (8.2/10), and Deer Park J H (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Deer Park ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Deer Park ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Deer Park ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairmont J H | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairmont EL | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Deer Park J H | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Deer Park EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Deepwater J H | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Bonnette J H | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Deer Park H S | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Jp Dabbs EL | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | San Jacinto EL | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Carpenter EL | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Deer Park ISD
Deer Park ISD is a Deer Park, Texas school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 12,122 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $13,284 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Deer Park ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairmont J H, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Deer Park ISD students show an average math proficiency of 71.9% and ELA proficiency of 69.0%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Deer Park ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Deer Park ISD with test data.
Schools in Deer Park ISD
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Deer Park
- Total Enrollment
- 12,122
- Teachers (FTE)
- 827
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deer Park ISD?
Deer Park ISD has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Deer Park ISD?
The average composite rating for Deer Park ISD is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Deer Park ISD?
Deer Park ISD spends $13,284 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deer Park ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Deer Park ISD is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Deer Park ISD?
Fairmont J H is the highest-rated school in Deer Park ISD with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Deer Park ISD?
Across schools in Deer Park ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Deer Park ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Deer Park ISD has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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