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| Detroit Independent School District |
| Location |
Detroit, Texas, USA
|
| Information |
| Type |
Public |
| Motto |
Dedicating Education To Reach Our Individual Talents |
| Mascot |
Eagles |
| Superintendent |
Morris Lyon |
| Homepage |
Detroit ISD |
Detroit Independent School District is a public school district based in Detroit, Texas (USA). It is part of Region VIII located in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Detroit ISD is a Class 1A School located about 100 miles NE of Dallas along US Hwy 82, on the banks of the Red River. 17 miles East of Paris, TX.
[edit] Schools
- Detroit Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- Detroit Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Detroit High School (Grades 9-12)
[edit] Academics at Detroit ISD
DISD claims to be dedicated to academics, having a very high emphasis on the TAKS test and on attendance. The school district students are also active participators in UIL Academics. Criticisms have been made about the district, with a very low percentage of students pursuing higher education.
[edit] Athletics at Detroit ISD
The district places a big emphasis on their athletic department regardless of performance, often unintentionally overshadowing their participation in UIL Academic Competitions. They are home to a football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, track, powerlifting, and a cross country team.
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