Serving 140 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dawson School's student population of 140 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Dawson School 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 School is 0.35, 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
#7480 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
78%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
21%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragons
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson School's ranking?
Dawson School is ranked #7480 out of 8,096 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90%.
How many students attend Dawson School?
140 students attend Dawson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dawson School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson School?
Dawson School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 Independent School District.
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