Below Average
#7052 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
High School · Sherman ISD · Denison, TX
A Sherman ISD high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
86 DYESS, Denison, TX 75020
- Math 8% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated993/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,308
Median home value
$187,200
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
59%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Co Juvenile DetentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–11 | 0.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 10–12 | 0.6 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Pottsboro H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Sherman H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sherman ISD
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $14,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac is listed in SHERMAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac is a public high school in Denison, TX, part of Sherman ISD, serving approximately 68 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,052 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
What grades does Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac serve?
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac?
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac rank in TX?
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac ranks #7,052 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac's MySchoolScout rating?
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac a charter school?
No, Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac a Title I school?
No, Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac?
4.4% of students at Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Grayson County
- Phone
- (903) 786-6326
- Area population (ZIP 75020)
- 24,185
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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