Serving 23 students in grades 7-12, X I T Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
26%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
21%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of X I T Secondary School?
The graduation rate of X I T Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend X I T Secondary School?
23 students attend X I T Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of X I T Secondary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of X I T Secondary School?
X I T Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does X I T Secondary School offer ?
X I T Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is X I T Secondary School part of?
X I T Secondary School is part of Dalhart Independent School District.
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