Average
#5797 of 8,552 schools in TX
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 0% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Plains Opportunity Center score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2015–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Plains Opportunity Center 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,755/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dumas), 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
$63,188
Median home value
$152,800
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,151 | 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.
Dumas ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Plains Opportunity Center is listed in DUMAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Plains Opportunity Center
North Plains Opportunity Center is a public high school in Dumas, TX, part of Dumas ISD, serving approximately 41 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,797 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Plains Opportunity Center
What grades does North Plains Opportunity Center serve?
North Plains Opportunity Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Plains Opportunity Center?
North Plains Opportunity Center has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Plains Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Plains Opportunity Center is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Plains Opportunity Center rank in TX?
North Plains Opportunity Center ranks #5,797 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North Plains Opportunity Center's MySchoolScout rating?
North Plains Opportunity Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 North Plains Opportunity Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Plains Opportunity Center has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is North Plains Opportunity Center a charter school?
No, North Plains Opportunity Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Plains Opportunity Center a Title I school?
No, North Plains Opportunity Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Plains Opportunity Center?
80.5% of students at North Plains Opportunity Center 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
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Moore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (806) 935-8774
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 79029)
- 15,095
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 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 79029; 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, 2015-2021, multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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