Special Services

115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Special Services serves 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-11. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Special Services's student population of 69 students has grown by 187% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Total Students
69 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Special Services is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
93%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Special Services?
69 students attend Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Special Services students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Special Services?
Special Services has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Special Services offer ?
Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-11
What school district is Special Services part of?
Special Services is part of Dickson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-11
  • Enrollment: 69 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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