Dickson Middle School

401 E College St
Dickson, TN 37055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 579 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in TN
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dickson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Dickson Middle School's student population of 579 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Dickson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#740 out of 1721 schools
(Top 50%)
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26%
28%
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30%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
13%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
74%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #740 out of 1,721 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, Dickson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Dickson Middle School?
579 students attend Dickson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dickson Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Middle School?
Dickson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson Middle School offer ?
Dickson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dickson Middle School part of?
Dickson Middle School is part of Dickson County School District.

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5   5/23/2022
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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