7.2avg / 10

Detroit ISD School District

School District · Detroit, Texas

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 497

Teachers (FTE): 48

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

497

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

497

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

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Detroit · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Detroit · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Texas rank

#274 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,735

+$6,767 vs Texas median

District size

497 students

Smaller than Texas median

The short answer

Detroit ISD ranks #274 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Detroit ISD's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Detroit H S (8.1/10), Detroit J H (7.1/10), and Detroit EL (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Detroit ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Detroit H S	8.1 / 10	High	—	148
2	Detroit J H	7.1 / 10	Middle	—	123
3	Detroit EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	226

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Detroit ISD

Detroit ISD is a Detroit, Texas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 497 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. District-level spending was $19,735 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.2/10, Detroit ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Detroit H S, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Detroit ISD students show an average math proficiency of 60.2% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Detroit ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency60.2%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency61.1%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Detroit ISD

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Middle Schools1

High Schools1

District Details

State: Texas
City: Detroit
Total Enrollment: 497
Teachers (FTE): 48
District spending per student: $19,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Detroit ISD?

Detroit ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Detroit ISD?

The average composite rating for Detroit ISD is 7.2/10. 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 Detroit ISD?

Detroit ISD's district-level spending was $19,735 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 Detroit ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Detroit ISD is 10.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Detroit ISD?

Detroit H S is the highest-rated school in Detroit ISD with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Detroit ISD?

Across schools in Detroit ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Detroit ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Detroit ISD has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 3 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: 7.2/10
Math Proficiency: 60.2%
ELA Proficiency: 61.1%

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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.