Best Schools in Dorchester, TX
Dorchester, TX has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,384 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Dorchester don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorchester, TX
The top high schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howe H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howe Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
2. Gunter H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunter Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
3. S And S Cons H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
S And S Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dorchester, TX
The top middle schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howe Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
2. Gunter Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunter Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
3. S And S Cons Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
S And S Cisd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester, TX
The top elementary schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gunter El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gunter Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 414 Students
2. S And S Cons El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
S And S Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
3. Howe Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howe Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 281 Students
4. Summit Hill El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howe Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorchester, TX has a total population of 516 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dorchester, TX
How many schools are in Dorchester, TX?
Dorchester, TX has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,384 students in total.
How do schools in Dorchester perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Dorchester score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Dorchester don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorchester?
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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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 43%
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