Dickinson Independent School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,927 students in Dickinson Independent School District. Dickinson Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson Independent School District are Calder Road Elementary School, John And Shamarion Barber Middle School and Louis G Lobit Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Dickinson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Dickinson Independent School District |
| School District Website | http://www.dickinsonisd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (281) 229-6000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (TX) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 8,954 Schools |
| # of Students | 10,927 Students | 5,397,601 Students |
| # of Teachers | 747 Teachers | 355,360 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Dickinson Independent School District, which is ranked #524 of all 1,200 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #411 out of 1200 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 32 Students | 20,586 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 215 Students | 235,497 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 5,545 Students | 2,826,373 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 51% | 52% |
| # of Black Students | 1,749 Students | 680,227 Students |
| % Black Students | 16% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 3,109 Students | 1,504,461 Students |
| % White Students | 29% | 28% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 13 Students | 8,027 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 264 Students | 122,430 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 454 | 254,767 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 766 | 371,437 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 811 | 388,455 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 844 | 394,227 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 853 | 409,796 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 854 | 413,364 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 885 | 413,931 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 858 | 402,503 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 784 | 402,496 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 801 | 398,647 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 977 | 433,436 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 745 | 397,442 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 618 | 371,952 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 677 | 345,148 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,556. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,435 is higher than the state median of $12,335. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (TX) |
| Total Revenue | $123 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $136 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,265 | $12,556 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,435 | $12,335 |
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Dickinson Independent School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Calder Road Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%6511 Calder RdRank:9/Top 20%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7500
Grades: PK-4 | 523 students
- Rank: #22.John And Shamarion Barber Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 49%5651 Fm 517 ERank:8/Top 30%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6900
Grades: 5-6 | 645 students
- Rank: #33.Louis G Lobit Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 52%1251 W Fm 517Rank:8/Top 30%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7600
Grades: PK-4 | 547 students
- Rank: #44.Bay Colony Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 47%101 Bay Colony Elementary DrRank:7/Top 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6200
Grades: PK-4 | 741 students
- Rank: #55.Galveston County Detention Center Alternative School6101 Attwater
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 8-11 | 23 students
- Rank: #66.R D Mcadams J High School Math: 49% | Reading: 42%11415 Hughes RdRank:6/Top 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Grades: 7-8 | 1,571 student
- Rank: #77.Hughes Road Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 42%11901 Hughes RdRank:6/Top 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6700
Grades: PK-4 | 613 students
- Rank: #88.Jake Silbernagel Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 38%4201 25th StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6800
Grades: PK-4 | 742 students
- Rank: #99.Dickinson High School Math: 46% | Reading: 38%3800 Baker DrRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Grades: 9-12 | 2,926 students
- Rank: #1010.Kenneth E Little Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 33%622 Oklahoma StRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Bacliff, TX 77518
(281) 229-7000
Grades: PK-4 | 711 students
- Rank: #1111.Elva C Lobit Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 32%1251 W Fm 517Rank:4/Bottom 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7700
Grades: 5-6 | 424 students
- Rank: #1212.San Leon Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 39%2655 Broadway StRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7400
Grades: PK-4 | 705 students
- Rank: #1313.Dickinson Continuation Center Alternative School2805 Oak Park
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Grades: 8-12 | 71 students
- Rank: #1414.Dunbar Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 30%2901 23rd StRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6600
Grades: 5-6 | 674 students
- Rank: #15-1715.- 17.12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6000
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Rank: #15-1715.- 17.Galveston County J J A E P Alternative School6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 10-11 | 3 students
- Rank: #15-1715.- 17.Transforming Lives Cooperative (tlc) Alternative School6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 7-10 | 8 students
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