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Detroit Independent School District

110 E Garner Ave
Detroit, TX 75436-9798
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Detroit Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 497 students in Detroit Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Detroit Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
497 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Detroit Independent School District, which is ranked #788 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#795 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
42%
51%
30-34%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
81%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,505 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,382 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,505
$13,387
Spending / Student
$18,382
$14,117

Best Detroit Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 82
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Detroit High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Detroit Independent School District?
Detroit Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 497 students.
What is the rank of Detroit Independent School District?
Detroit Independent School District is ranked #788 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit Independent School District?
81% of Detroit Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Detroit Independent School District?
Detroit Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Detroit Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,382 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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