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Dawson Springs Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 557 students in Dawson Springs Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Dawson Springs Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
557 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dawson Springs Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
526 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
94%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
40
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
44
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,903 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,447
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,903
$14,055
Best Dawson Springs Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2957
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
317 Eli St
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-2991
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dsisd Virtual Academy
Alternative School
317 Eli Street
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
(270) 797-3811
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dawson Springs Independent School District?
Dawson Springs Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 557 students.
What is the rank of Dawson Springs Independent School District?
Dawson Springs Independent School District is ranked #150 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 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 Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson Springs Independent School District?
94% of Dawson Springs Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dawson Springs Independent School District?
Dawson Springs Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Dawson Springs Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,903 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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