Below Average
#7319 of 8,552 schools in TX
Joe Dale Sparks Campus
High School · Denton ISD · Denton, TX
A Denton ISD high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 S WOODROW, Denton, TX 76205
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Joe Dale Sparks Campus score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joe Dale Sparks Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,954/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denton), 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
$65,322
Median home value
$307,900
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
38.3%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Denton Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Denton Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Denton Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9 | 0.0 mi | 1 | 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.
Denton ISD
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #36 of 43
- District spending per student
- $11,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joe Dale Sparks Campus is listed in DENTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe Dale Sparks Campus
Joe Dale Sparks Campus is a public high school in Denton, TX, part of Denton ISD, serving approximately 72 students in grades 5th-12th with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,319 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe Dale Sparks Campus
What grades does Joe Dale Sparks Campus serve?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Dale Sparks Campus is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joe Dale Sparks Campus rank in TX?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus ranks #7,319 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Joe Dale Sparks Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe Dale Sparks Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe Dale Sparks Campus has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joe Dale Sparks Campus a charter school?
No, Joe Dale Sparks Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe Dale Sparks Campus a Title I school?
No, Joe Dale Sparks Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe Dale Sparks Campus?
68.1% of students at Joe Dale Sparks Campus 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Denton County
- Phone
- (940) 349-2468
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 76205)
- 19,651
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 76205; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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