Denison ISD School District
School District · Denison, Texas
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,622
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,622
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#150 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,622
$346 vs Texas median
District size
4,940 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Denison ISD
Denison ISD is a Denison, Texas school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $12,622 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Denison ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Houston EL, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Denison ISD students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Denison ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Denison ISD with test data.
Schools in Denison ISD
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Denison
- Total Enrollment
- 4,940
- Teachers (FTE)
- 367
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Denison ISD?
Denison ISD has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Denison ISD?
The average composite rating for Denison ISD is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Denison ISD?
Denison ISD spends $12,622 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Denison ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Denison ISD is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Denison ISD?
Houston EL is the highest-rated school in Denison ISD with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Denison ISD?
Across schools in Denison ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Denison ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Denison ISD has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 9 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Denison ISD with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
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- Amarillo ISD (55)
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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