Dickinson ISD School District
School District · Dickinson, Texas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,124
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
18
10 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,124
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#504 of 898
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,124
$844 vs Texas median
District size
12,592 students
Much larger than Texas median
About Dickinson ISD
Dickinson ISD is a Dickinson, Texas school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 12,592 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $12,124 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Dickinson ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dickinson ISD students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 39.8%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dickinson ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dickinson ISD with test data.
Schools in Dickinson ISD
18 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Dickinson
- Total Enrollment
- 12,592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 871
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dickinson ISD?
Dickinson ISD has 18 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dickinson ISD?
The average composite rating for Dickinson ISD is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dickinson ISD?
Dickinson ISD spends $12,124 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dickinson ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dickinson ISD is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dickinson ISD?
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J H is the highest-rated school in Dickinson ISD with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Dickinson ISD?
Across schools in Dickinson ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dickinson ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Dickinson ISD has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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