Enrollment
324
High
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIMMITT ISD·NCES 481716001487
Dimmitt High School
1405 WESTERN CIR DR, DIMMITT, TX 79027 · (806) 647-3105 · Castro County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL324 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 30% of Texas public high schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
250 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 86 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 87 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 76 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 75 | 23% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within DIMMITT ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
48.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +26.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
24.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -6.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 24 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 26 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.0% | 44.0% | 24.0% | 28.0% |
| Mathematics | 2.0% | 22.0% | 48.0% | 28.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 48.0% | 24.0% |
| 2024-25 | 46.0% | 35.0% |
| 2023-24 | 50.0% | 35.0% |
| 2022-23 | 30.0% | 23.0% |
| 2021-22 | 20.0% | 33.0% |
| 2020-21 | 22.0% | 30.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
40.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+4.0pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 45% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 41% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Dimmitt High School
Dimmitt High School's state test result (44.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimmitt High School this school | 324 | 77.2% | 44.8% |
| Mathis High School MATHIS | 408 | 77.2% | 52.7% |
| Taft High School TAFT | 249 | 79.9% | 36.5% |
| Harlandale ISD STEM ECHS-Alamo Colleges at Pac SAN ANTONIO | 393 | 73.5% | 70.5% |
| Natalia High School NATALIA | 352 | 73.0% | 40.7% |
| Anthony High School ANTHONY | 243 | 74.9% | 51.2% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Dimmitt High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.8% | #1,004 of 1,385 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 24.0% | #1,239 of 1,425 ▼ 395 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 48.0% | #1,026 of 1,425 ▼ 43 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +9.5pp | #824 of 1,184 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 324 | #1,125 of 2,107 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #154 of 1,344 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.0% | #1,119 of 1,346 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.2% | #449 of 1,522 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.2% | #596 of 672 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
324
-18 (-5%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 447
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 10.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 324 | 30.5 | 10.6:1 | 77% (250) |
| 2023-24 | 313 | 30.5 | 10.3:1 | 84% (262) |
| 2022-23 | 303 | 31.1 | 9.8:1 | 82% (247) |
| 2020-21 | 342 | 33 | 10.4:1 | 72% (247) |
| 2017-18 | 317 | 38.7 | 8.2:1 | 75% (238) |
| 2015-16 | 308 | 36 | 8.6:1 | 85% (263) |
| 2010-11 | 297 | 30 | 9.9:1 | 63% (188) |
| 2000-01 | 377 | 38 | 9.9:1 | 56% (213) |
| 1990-91 | 447 | 31 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dimmitt High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (317 to 324); teachers down 21% (38.7 to 30.5).
About Dimmitt High School
Dimmitt High School is a small high school in DIMMITT, Texas, (ZIP code 79027). The school covers grades 9 through 12 and reported 324 students in 2024-25. Across high schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 796.
DIMMITT ISD has 3 schools; together they serve 1,077 students.
Dimmitt High School is 90% Hispanic by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 9% White. In Castro County overall, about 66% of residents are Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 18%.
Based on 30.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, Dimmitt High School has a ratio of 10.6:1. Compared with the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas, this school's ratio is lower. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 77%.
Dimmitt High School holds a C allk12 Grade, placing it above 30% of Texas public high schools.
Dimmitt High School sits between the top and bottom 10% of Texas schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate across its state test results of 44.8% and a predicted 40.7%.
In the wider Castro County area, median household income comes to about $56,776, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Castro County counts 5 public schools with about 1,526 students.
Dimmitt High School's closest public school neighbor is Dimmitt Middle School, about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of Dimmitt High School, there are 2 other public schools. In a group of 7 nearby schools with scores, Dimmitt High School ranks 3rd on average proficiency.
The NCES locale for Dimmitt High School is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 5% decline, from 342 to 324.
This page is set up for the Dimmitt High School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Castro County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
7,344
Census ACS
Median income
$56,776
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,526 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DIMMITT ISD
- Richardson Elementary SchoolElementary · 507 students
- Dimmitt Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
Other schools in DIMMITT
- Richardson Elementary SchoolElementary · 507 students
- Dimmitt Middle SchoolMiddle · 246 students
Nearby schools
- Dimmitt Middle School0.1 mi · 246
- Richardson Elementary School0.5 mi · 507
- Nazareth School13.1 mi · 243
- Hart ISD16.7 mi · 206
- Tierra Blanca Early Childhood Center18.4 mi · 286
- Lazbuddie School19.1 mi · 127
Frequently asked questions
About Dimmitt High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dimmitt High School?
Dimmitt High School enrolls approximately 324 students in grades 09-12.
Is Dimmitt High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dimmitt High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Dimmitt High School have?
Dimmitt High School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Dimmitt High School?
Student demographics at Dimmitt High School are roughly 9% White, 90% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Who oversees Dimmitt High School?
Dimmitt High School is overseen by DIMMITT ISD in Castro County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.