Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dawson Pk-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dawson Pk-12's student population of 628 students has grown by 152% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
628 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Dawson Pk-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson Pk-12 is 0.58, 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
56%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson Pk-12's ranking?
Dawson Pk-12 is ranked #4742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dawson Pk-12?
The graduation rate of Dawson Pk-12 is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dawson Pk-12?
628 students attend Dawson Pk-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dawson Pk-12 students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson Pk-12?
Dawson Pk-12 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dawson Pk-12 offer ?
Dawson Pk-12 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dawson Pk-12 part of?
Dawson Pk-12 is part of Dawson Independent School District.
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