Best Schools in Desdemona, TX
Desdemona, TX has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,891 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Desdemona meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Desdemona, TX
The top high schools in Desdemona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. De Leon H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Leon Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
2. Gorman H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorman Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
3. Ranger H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ranger Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
Best Middle Schools in Desdemona, TX
The top middle schools in Desdemona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perkins Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Leon Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
2. Gorman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorman Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
3. Ranger Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ranger Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 69 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Desdemona, TX
The top elementary schools in Desdemona, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. De Leon El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Leon Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
2. Maxfield El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gorman Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
3. Ranger El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ranger Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Desdemona, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Desdemona, TX has a total population of 470 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Desdemona, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Desdemona, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Desdemona, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Desdemona, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Desdemona, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Desdemona, TX
How many schools are in Desdemona, TX?
Desdemona, TX has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,891 students in total.
How do schools in Desdemona perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Desdemona score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Desdemona meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Desdemona?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations