For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 526 students in Dawson ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dawson ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
526 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Dawson ISD School District, which is ranked #772 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#767 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
53%
# Black Students
34 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
338 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
64%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
39
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
40
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,487 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,198 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,487
$13,640
Spending / Student
$15,198
$14,384
Best Dawson ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1416
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1416
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dawson Daep
Alternative School
705 N Beaton
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dawson ISD School District?
Dawson ISD School District manages 3 public schools serving 526 students.
What is the rank of Dawson ISD School District?
Dawson ISD School District is ranked #772 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson ISD School District?
64% of Dawson ISD School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dawson ISD School District?
Dawson ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dawson ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,198 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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