Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dawson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dawson School's student population of 149 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dawson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5075 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
26%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson School's ranking?
Dawson School is ranked #5075 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dawson School often compared to?
Dawson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Klondike Isd by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dawson School?
The graduation rate of Dawson School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dawson School?
149 students attend Dawson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dawson School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawson School?
Dawson School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dawson School offer ?
Dawson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dawson School part of?
Dawson School is part of Dawson ISD School District.
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