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Denison ISD School District

School District · Denison, Texas

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 4,940

Teachers (FTE): 367

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,940

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,940

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.5:1

How this district compares

Texas rank

#639 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,622

$346 vs Texas median

District size

4,940 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Denison ISD ranks #639 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Denison ISD's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mayes EL (7.8/10), Henry Scott Middle (6.9/10), and Terrell EL (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Mayes EL

Rates 7.8/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Denison ISD schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

B Mcdaniel Int

STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Denison ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Denison ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Mayes EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.9	517
2	Henry Scott Middle	6.9 / 10	Middle	+0.8	750
3	Terrell EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	356
4	Lamar EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	468
5	Houston EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	289
6	Denison H S	6.3 / 10	High	+0.0	1,320
7	B Mcdaniel Int	5.9 / 10	Middle	-0.2	695
8	Hyde Park EL	4.0 / 10	Elementary	-2.4	491
9	Pathways H S	2.8 / 10	High	-2.5	53

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $12,622 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Denison ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mayes EL, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Denison ISD students show an average math proficiency of 60.6% and ELA proficiency of 63.5%.

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

Math Proficiency60.6%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency63.5%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Denison ISD with test data.

Schools in Denison ISD

9 schools

Elementary Schools5

Middle Schools2

High Schools2

District Details

State: Texas
City: Denison
Total Enrollment: 4,940
Teachers (FTE): 367
District spending per student: $12,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Denison ISD?

Denison ISD's district-level spending was $12,622 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Mayes EL is the highest-rated school in Denison ISD with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Denison ISD?

Across schools in Denison ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.5%. 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 5.9/10 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 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: 5.9/10
Math Proficiency: 60.6%
ELA Proficiency: 63.5%

Resources

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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.