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Dumas ISD School District

School District · Dumas, Texas

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 4,301

Teachers (FTE): 308

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,301

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 2 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

4,301

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#358 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,527

$2,441 vs Texas median

District size

4,301 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Dumas ISD ranks #358 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Dumas ISD's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sunset EL (8.3/10), Morningside EL (7.7/10), and Dumas H S (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Dumas ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Sunset EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	310
2	Morningside EL	7.7 / 10	Elementary	—	410
3	Dumas H S	7.5 / 10	High	—	1,151
4	Dumas Int	7.4 / 10	Middle	—	588
5	Dumas J H	6.3 / 10	Middle	—	618
6	Cactus EL	5.7 / 10	Elementary	—	473
7	North Plains Opportunity Center	5.4 / 10	High	—	41

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Dumas ISD

Dumas ISD is a Dumas, Texas school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 4,301 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $10,527 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Dumas ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sunset EL, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Dumas ISD students show an average math proficiency of 58.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency58.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency52.4%

School

State

Not reported

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

Schools in Dumas ISD

7 schools

Elementary Schools3

Middle Schools2

High Schools2

North Plains Opportunity Center

415.4

District Details

State: Texas
City: Dumas
Total Enrollment: 4,301
Teachers (FTE): 308
District spending per student: $10,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dumas ISD?

Dumas ISD has 7 schools in total — 3 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 Dumas ISD?

The average composite rating for Dumas ISD is 6.9/10. 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 Dumas ISD?

Dumas ISD's district-level spending was $10,527 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 Dumas ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dumas ISD is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dumas ISD?

Sunset EL is the highest-rated school in Dumas ISD with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Dumas ISD?

Across schools in Dumas ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Dumas ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Dumas ISD has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 7 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: 6.9/10
Math Proficiency: 58.0%
ELA Proficiency: 52.4%

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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.