The Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD or DISD) is a school district based in Dallas, Texas (USA). Dallas ISD, which operates schools in much of Dallas County, is the second largest school district in Texas and the twelfth largest in the United States.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Read more about Dallas Independent School District: History, School Uniforms, Relations With Other Agencies, Athletic Facilities, Student Makeup
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