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#7096 of 8,552 schools in TX

Dalhart Int

Elementary School · Dalhart ISD · Dalhart, TX

A Dalhart ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 E 10TH, Dalhart, TX 79022

  • Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$10,530
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Dalhart Int score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dalhart Int 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated997/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalhart), 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

$78,373

Median home value

$166,900

Median rent

$1,050/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

72.1%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Anthony of Padua Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1PK–60.3 mi55Compare →
Dalhart Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5PK–80.6 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Dalhart ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$10,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dalhart Int is listed in DALHART ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dalhart Int

Dalhart Int is a public elementary school in Dalhart, TX, part of Dalhart ISD, serving approximately 425 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,096 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dalhart Int

What grades does Dalhart Int serve?

Dalhart Int serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Dalhart Int?

Dalhart Int has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalhart Int?

The student-teacher ratio at Dalhart Int is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dalhart Int rank in TX?

Dalhart Int ranks #7,096 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Dalhart Int's MySchoolScout rating?

Dalhart Int has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Dalhart Int?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dalhart Int has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dalhart Int a charter school?

No, Dalhart Int is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dalhart Int a Title I school?

No, Dalhart Int is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dalhart Int?

73.4% of students at Dalhart Int 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Dallam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
Area population (ZIP 79022)
10,764
Area average commute
12.7 min
Area median age
36.3
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 79022; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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