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#3580 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 42% in state
Dekalb H S
High School · Dekalb ISD · Dekalb, TX
A Dekalb ISD high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
152 W MAPLE ST, Dekalb, TX 75559
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dekalb H S score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dekalb H S 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,147
Median home value
$128,700
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dekalb ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dekalb H S is listed in DEKALB ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekalb H S
Dekalb H S is a public high school in Dekalb, TX, part of Dekalb ISD, serving approximately 278 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,580 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Dekalb H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb H S
What grades does Dekalb H S serve?
Dekalb H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dekalb H S?
Dekalb H S has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb H S is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekalb H S rank in TX?
Dekalb H S ranks #3,580 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dekalb H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dekalb H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dekalb H S has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dekalb H S a charter school?
No, Dekalb H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dekalb H S a Title I school?
No, Dekalb H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dekalb H S?
60.1% of students at Dekalb H S 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bowie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (903) 667-2422
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 75559)
- 5,276
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
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 75559; 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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