Serving 618 students in grades 9, Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus's student population of 618 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
73%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus's ranking?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus is ranked #853 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus often compared to?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Aledo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus?
618 students attend Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus offer ?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus part of?
Don R Daniel Ninth Grade Campus is part of Aledo Independent School District.
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