Excellent
#1351 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 16% in state
Dodd City School
School · Dodd City ISD · Dodd City, TX
A school in Dodd City, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
602 N MAIN ST, Dodd City, TX 75438
- Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dodd City School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dodd City School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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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
$109,750
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75438; 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.
Dodd City ISD
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dodd City School is listed in DODD CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dodd City School
Dodd City School is a public school in Dodd City, TX, part of Dodd City ISD, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dodd City School
What grades does Dodd City School serve?
Dodd City School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Dodd City School?
Dodd City School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodd City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodd City School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dodd City School rank in TX?
Dodd City School ranks #1,351 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dodd City School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dodd City School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dodd City School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dodd City School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dodd City School a charter school?
No, Dodd City School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dodd City School a Title I school?
No, Dodd City School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dodd City School?
39.7% of students at Dodd City School 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fannin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (903) 583-7585
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 75438)
- 1,279
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 75438; 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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