The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Dumas Int
Dumas Intermediate serves fifth and sixth graders within Dumas ISD, sitting at the transition point between the district's newly rebuilt elementary campuses and its junior high. The school is located on Texas Avenue in Dumas, a High Plains county seat in Moore County whose economy runs on beef processing, refining, and agriculture. Dumas functions as the regional hub for the surrounding area, with a preserved downtown square, a public library, an aquatic park, and civic anchors like the Window on the Plains Museum. The community is car-dependent, small, and by local accounts close-knit, with major industrial employers such as JBS and Valero Energy shaping much of the town's economic life.
The student body is large for a two-grade school, with nearly equal numbers in each grade. Hispanic students make up the large majority of enrollment, with white students the next largest group and smaller shares of Asian, Black, and other students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. English learner and special education counts were not available in the data provided, so a parent wanting to understand support services for those populations may want to ask the school directly.
On Texas's STAAR assessment, the picture is mixed and warrants careful attention. Reading and language arts results are meaningfully stronger than math and science. Sixth graders score above half in ELA at the "meets grade level" bar, and the school-wide ELA "approaches" rate is solid. Math at both grades sits below the halfway mark at the meets standard, and fifth-grade science proficiency is low. The share of students reaching the highest "masters" level across all subjects is modest. Placed among districts in Moore County, the school's overall proficiency index sits above the county median, which is a limited comparison given there are only two districts in that set. These numbers reflect a school where the majority of students are approaching or on grade level in reading but where many students, particularly in math and science, are still working toward grade-level mastery. Trend data covers only one year, so there is no multi-year trajectory to evaluate.
Dumas ISD has made a substantial physical investment in recent years, completing three brand-new elementary schools by 2024, replacing aging campuses with modern buildings that include storm shelters, shatterproof windows, and updated classroom designs. That construction program was financed through a voter-approved bond, the debt from which continues to be repaid through the property tax rate, a consideration for anyone buying a home in the district. The intermediate school itself is not among the newly built campuses, but the broader district renewal reflects a long-term commitment to facilities.
On the housing side, Dumas home values sit well below the Texas state median and considerably below the national median, making it one of the more affordable housing markets in the state. Values have risen year over year, but from a low base. Rental data was not available. The price-to-income ratio here is notably low relative to national norms, which matters for families weighing cost of living alongside school options.
Graduation rate data does not apply to Dumas Intermediate since it serves only fifth and sixth grade. Program offerings were not available in the data provided. For a family relocating to Dumas or choosing between district schools, the intermediate is the only pathway for this grade band within Dumas ISD, so the relevant question is less about choosing this school and more about what to expect from it and how to engage with it around math and science support in particular.
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