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Dickinson ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,933 students in Dickinson ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dickinson ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
18 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
11,933 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
834 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dickinson ISD School District, which is ranked #597 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#595 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
51 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
231 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,963 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
53%
# Black Students
1,961 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
17%
13%
# White Students
3,387 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
28%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
327 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
400
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
819
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
860
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
863
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
850
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
890
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
850
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
928
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
931
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
962
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,136
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
937
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
734
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
773
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,676 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,699 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$152 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,676
$13,640
Spending / Student
$12,699
$14,384
Best Dickinson ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calder Road Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6511 Calder Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7500
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5651 Fm 517 E
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6900
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6900
Grades: 5-6
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 963 students
Rank: #44.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 8-9
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Louis G Lobit Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 W Fm 517
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7600
Grades: PK-4
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
Bay Colony Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Bay Colony Elementary Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6200
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6200
Grades: PK-4
| 667 students
Rank: #77.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 7-11
| 17 students
Rank: #88.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 Baker Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Grades: 8-12
| 3,500 students
Rank: #99.
R D Mcadams J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11415 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Grades: 7-8
| 912 students
Rank: #1010.
Jake Silbernagel Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 25th St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6800
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 619 students
Rank: #1111.
Hughes Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11901 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6700
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 685 students
Rank: #1212.
Elva C Lobit Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 W Fm 517
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7700
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7700
Grades: 5-6
| 527 students
Rank: #1313.
Kenneth E Little Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
622 Oklahoma St
Bacliff, TX 77518
(281) 229-7000
Bacliff, TX 77518
(281) 229-7000
Grades: PK-4
| 600 students
Rank: #1414.
San Leon Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Broadway St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7400
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 643 students
Rank: #1515.
Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 23rd St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6600
Grades: 5-6
| 666 students
Rank: #1616.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Grades: 8-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1717.
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dickinson ISD School District?
Dickinson ISD School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,933 students.
What is the rank of Dickinson ISD School District?
Dickinson ISD School District is ranked #597 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson ISD School District?
50% of Dickinson ISD School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dickinson ISD School District?
Dickinson ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dickinson ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,699 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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