Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, Dickson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dickson Middle School serves the southern part of Dickson, TN, covering an area of approximately 197.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dickson Middle School's student population of 570 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Leading. Teaching. Learning Together
School Rankings
Dickson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson Middle School's ranking?
Dickson Middle School is ranked #782 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dickson Middle School often compared to?
Dickson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dickson Middle School?
570 students attend Dickson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dickson Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Dickson Middle School offer ?
Dickson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dickson Middle School part of?
Dickson Middle School is part of Dickson County School District.
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