Best High Schools in DeKalb, TX

DeKalb, TX has 3 high schools with 733 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeKalb score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb don't meet expectations.

1. James Bowie H S

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Simms Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students

2. Dekalb H S

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students

3. New Boston H S

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Boston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students

Best Middle Schools in DeKalb, TX

DeKalb, TX has 4 middle schools with 693 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeKalb score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb meet expectations.

1. New Boston Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Boston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 249 Students

2. James Bowie Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Simms Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students

3. James L Germany Middle

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 235 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb, TX

DeKalb, TX has 4 elementary schools with 1,337 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeKalb score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb meet expectations.

1. Dekalb El

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students

2. Hubbard Isd

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hubbard Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 77 Students

3. Malta El

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Malta Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 220 Students

4. James Bowie El

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Simms Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students

5. Crestview El

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Boston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

DeKalb, TX has a total population of 4,196 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DeKalb, TX

2,763

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeKalb, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

33.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

7.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

25.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb, TX.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,325 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

23 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit DeKalb, TX Internet Health Assessment.

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