Denton Independent School District

Denton Independent School District
Address
1307 N. Locust Street
Denton, TX, USA
Coordinates33°13′32″N 97°8′2″W / 33.22556°N 97.13389°W / 33.22556; -97.13389
District information
TypeIndependent School District
MottoEmpowering lifelong learners to be engaged citizens who positively impact their local and global community.
GradesPK-12
Established1882
SuperintendentSusannah O’Bara
Governing agencyTexas Education Agency
Schools46
NCES District ID4816740
Students and staff
Students33,177 (2025-26)
Other information
Websitewww.dentonisd.org

Denton Independent School District (Denton ISD, DISD) is a school district based in Denton, Texas, United States. Covering 170 square miles in Denton County, the district serves most of Denton, Cross Roads, and Shady Shores, as well as portions of Aubrey, Bartonville, Copper Canyon, Corinth, Double Oak, Flower Mound, Lantana, Little Elm, Oak Point, Paloma Creek, Paloma Creek South, Prosper, Providence Village, and Savannah.

As of 2026, Denton ISD operates 46 campuses, including 4 high schools, 9 middle schools, 29 primary schools, and 4 alternative campuses. The district most recently received a C rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Academic achievement

Historical district TEA accountability ratings

List of facilities

Athletic facilities

Secondary schools

High schools (grades 9-12)
Name Established Mascot Colors Location Additional information
Braswell High School 2016 Bengals Red & Black Little Elm
Denton High School 1884 Broncos Purple & Gold Denton
John H. Guyer High School 2005 Wildcats Black & Silver Denton
Mia Price High School 2027 TBA TBA Cross Roads
Billy Ryan High School 1995 Raiders Blue & Red Denton Originally operated as Denton High School - Ryan Campus with grades 9-10 from 1991-1995
Middle schools (grades 6-8)
Name Established Mascot Colors Location Additional information
Calhoun Middle School 1957 Colts Purple & Silver Denton
Pat Hagan Cheek Middle School 2023 Chargers Red, Black, & Gray Prosper
Dr. Ronny W. Crownover Middle School 2002 Cowboys Maroon, Black, & Gray Corinth
Tom Harpool Middle School 2008 Longhorns Burnt Orange & White Lantana
Carroll McMath Middle School 1998 Tigers Navy & Gold Denton
Bettye Myers Middle School 2013 Titans Blue & Red Shady Shores
Navo Middle School 2005 Panthers Black & Gold Aubrey
Rodriguez Middle School 2017 Vipers Dark Teal & Black Oak Point
Chester O. Strickland Middle School 1968 Vikings Green & Gold Denton 1994–96 National Blue Ribbon School
Calhoun Middle School

Alternative school (DAEP)

  • Lester Davis School (formerly Touchstone)

Application-based high schools

  • Fred Moore High School
  • LaGrone Academy

Joe Sparks Campus (Denton County Juvenile Detention System)

  • Sparks Campus - students who encountered legal and disciplinary issues to continue their education - named after former Denton ISD teacher Joe Dale Sparks

Primary schools

Elementary schools (grades K-5)
Name Established Mascot Colors Location Additional information
Dorothy P. Adkins Elementary School 2014 Aviators Royal Blue & Lime Green Lantana
Alice Moore Alexander Elementary School 1884 Panthers Maroon & Gray Denton Originally Robert E. Lee Elementary from 1884-2017; Current campus opened in 1988
Catherine Coleman Bell Elementary School 2016 Bobcats Teal & Gray Little Elm
Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School 2008 Knights Blue & Silver Lantana
Frank Borman Elementary School 1970 Astros Navy & Gold Denton
Cross Oaks Elementary School 2010 Owls Green & Gold Cross Roads
E.P. Rayzor Elementary School 2002 Wolves Brick Red & Gray Lantana
Evers Park Elementary School 1985 Eagles Royal Blue & Yellow Denton
J.L. Ginnings Elementary School 1968 Jaguars Royal Blue & Yellow Denton Temporarily closed from 2025-2027 while a replacement campus is being built on site
Mildred Hawk Elementary School 2005 Mavericks Navy, Baby Blue, & White Corinth
Fred Hill Elementary School 2025 Dolphins Teal, Orange, & White Little Elm
Eva Swan Hodge Elementary School 1987 Hawks Black & Red Denton
Sam Houston Elementary School 1982 Texans Red, White, & Blue Denton
Dorothy Martinez Elementary School 2024 Monarchs Red, Black, & Gold Little Elm
Ronald McNair Elementary School 1987 Commanders Red, White, & Blue Denton
L.A. Nelson Elementary School 2007 Lions Crimson, Navy, & Khaki Denton
Newton Rayzor Elementary School 1960 Honey Bees Purple, Green, & Blue Denton
Pecan Creek Elementary School 2002 Bears Blue & Green Denton
Providence Elementary School 2004 Patriots Red, White, & Blue Aubrey
Anita Reeves Elementary School 2025 Rockets Purple, Green, & Gray Denton
Tomás RiveraElementary School 1994 Stars Royal Blue, Silver, & Gold Denton
Sandbrock Ranch Elementary School 2022 Champions Green, Silver, & White Aubrey
Savannah Elementary School 2005 Gators Blue, Orange, & Green Aubrey
Nette Shulz Elementary School 1960 Mustangs Green & White Denton Originally Woodrow Wilson Elementary from 1884-2021
Olive Stephens Elementary School 2008 Bulldogs Blue & Silver Shady Shores
Union Park Elementary School 2019 Pioneers Blue, Green, & Yellow Aubrey
W.S. Ryan Elementary School 2001 Wranglers Red & Blue Denton
Early childhood centers (Pre-K)
Name Established Location Additional information
Fred Moore Day Nursery School at Gonzalez 2021 Denton Houses year-round child care for ages 6 weeks to 4 years; Relocated to Gonzalez campus in 2024
Ann Windle School for Young Children 2001 Denton Houses pre-k, head start, and bilingual programs

Denton ISD television channel

Homes in the Denton ISD area get the Denton ISD channel on cable

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for DENTON ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "TEA". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
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  11. ↑ "Texas Education Agency - 2017 Accountability Reports". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Texas Education Agency - 2016 Accountability Reports". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Texas Education Agency - 2015 Accountability Reports". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Texas Education Agency - 2014 Accountability Reports". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Texas Education Agency - 2013 Accountability Reports". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Texas Education Agency - District Accountability History". rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  17. ↑ Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982–1983 Through 1999–2002 (PDF)
  18. ↑ "About Us / Overview". www.dentonisd.org. Retrieved December 12, 2023.[dead link]
  19. ↑ Writer, Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff (December 11, 2024). "As Denton ISD rebuilds Ginnings Elementary, students and staff will have to relocate for two years". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
  20. ↑ Johnson, Hannah (February 25, 2026). "Denton ISD to rezone Paloma Creek Elementary students to higher-performing schools". Community Impact Newspaper. Retrieved October 5, 2026.