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| Student Population: |
1,130 |
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Three Campuses: |
Richardson
Elementary - A Texas "Recognized" Campus
Dimmitt MS - A Texas "Academically Acceptable" Campus
Dimmitt HS - A Texas "Academically Acceptable" Campus
A Texas "Academically Acceptable" School District |
| City Population: |
4,400 |
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Student/Teacher Ratio: |
17:1 |
| Beginning Teacher Salary: |
$25,240 |
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Housing:
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Apartments
Available/Moderate Number of Homes to Rent or Buy |
| Chamber of
Commerce:
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115
W. Bedford Street
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-2524 |
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Reasons for Teaching in
Dimmitt
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Outstanding Utilization of Technology (computers in every classroom)
* Active Pursuit of Grants to Provide Greater Resources
* Collegial Administrative Staff
* Small Town Atmosphere
* Pay Incentives Include: $1,000 for Bachelor's Degree, $1,200
for Master's Degree plus Longevity
Incentive
* Low Cost of Living
* Easy Access to Two Major Airports, Shopping and Entertainment
* No Traffic Problems |
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Area Colleges/Universities
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West Texas A&M University - 45 miles
* Texas Tech University - 79 miles
* Eastern New Mexico State University - 80 miles |
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Community Assets
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Local Museum
* Multiple Churches
* Civic Organizations (i.e., Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis, 4-H
Clubs) |
608 West Halsell
Dimmitt, Texas 79027
(806) 647-3101
(806) 647-5433 fax
http://www.dimmittisd.net |
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