For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 140 students in Dawson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Dawson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,244 Schools
# Students
140 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dawson Independent School District, which is ranked #1130 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1138 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
78%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
13%
% White
21%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,493 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,393 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,493
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,393
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dawson Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Brownfield Hwy
Welch, TX 79377
(806) 489-7461
Welch, TX 79377
(806) 489-7461
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dawson Independent School District?
Dawson Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 140 students.
What is the rank of Dawson Independent School District?
Dawson Independent School District is ranked #1130 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson Independent School District?
78% of Dawson Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dawson Independent School District?
Dawson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dawson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,393 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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