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NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER

1015 N MADDOX AVE, DUMAS, TX 79029 · (806) 935-8774 · Moore County
GRADES 10–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL35 STUDENTS
Enrollment
35
High
DISTRICT 614 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
28 students
DISTRICT 75% · 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
Grade 10
3
Grade 11
2
Grade 12
30
Student demographics
White
39%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
2983%
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 54%
Asian
26%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Native American
13%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2366%
Female
1234%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
35
-8 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 5.8:1
% White
9%
was 16%
% Hispanic
83%
was 74%
% Black
0%
was 7%
% Asian
6%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER

NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER is a tiny 9-12 campus in DUMAS, Texas, operated by DUMAS ISD. The school caters to 35 students in grades 10 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 96% leaner than typical.

Within DUMAS ISD, which oversees 9 schools and 5,101 students, NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER records that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (83%); the rest reads as 9% White, 6% Asian, 3% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 61% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school lists 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 80% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Moore County (around 70%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Moore County) reports that median household income runs about $61,762, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. In all, Moore County runs 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,694 students), of which NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER is one.

Nearest neighbor: DUMAS NORTH EL, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER's enrollment has ticked down 19% since 2018, when it stood at 43 (now 35). Hispanic enrollment moved from 74% to 83% across the same window.

On allk12, the feed for NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Moore County at a glance

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Population
21,373
Census ACS
Median income
$61,762
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
5,694 students

Quick facts

School name
NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
District
DUMAS ISD
Address
1015 N MADDOX AVE, DUMAS, TX 79029
Phone
(806) 935-8774
County
Moore County
Level
High
Grade range
10–12
Total enrollment
35
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
28 (80%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
481761017047
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
How large is NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER?
NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER enrolls approximately 35 students in grades 10-12.
What age range does NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER serve?
NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER serves students from grade 10 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER?
Approximately 6.3:1 students per teacher at NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER.
What is the racial breakdown of students at NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER?
At NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER, the student body is approximately 9% White, 83% Hispanic, 6% Asian.
Is NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER public or private?
NORTH PLAINS OPPORTUNITY CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by DUMAS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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