Dalhart Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Dalhart Independent School District is a school district
based in Dalhart
, Texas
(USA
).
DISD serves the city of Dalhart and unincorporated portions of Dallam County and Hartley County.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in Dalhart
Dalhart, Texas
Dalhart is a city in Dallam and Hartley counties in the U.S. state of Texas, and the county seat of Dallam County. The population was 7,237 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1901, Dalhart is named for its location on the border of Dallam and Hartley counties. Dalhart sits at the intersection of U.S....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
DISD serves the city of Dalhart and unincorporated portions of Dallam County and Hartley County.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Primary schools
- Dalhart Intermediate School (Grades 4-5)
- Dalhart Elementary School (Grades PK-3)
New Schools
In a 2006 school bond election, Dalhart received the following changes to its schools- The High school will move to a new school currently being built
- The Jr. High will move to the high school
- The Middle School will move to the Jr. High
- The Allyn Finch will become the districts head quarters
- The Elementary will receive improvements