Below Average
#6508 of 8,552 schools in TX
Dickinson Continuation Center
High School · Dickinson ISD · Dickinson, TX
A Dickinson ISD high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O DRAWER Z, Dickinson, TX 77539
- Math 4% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dickinson Continuation Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dickinson Continuation Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dickinson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,263
Median home value
$246,400
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 3,763 | Compare → |
| Clear Falls H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 8–12 | 3.6 mi | 2,541 | Compare → |
| Clear Creek H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 8–12 | 4.3 mi | 2,434 | Compare → |
| Devereux SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 7–12 | 4.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dickinson ISD
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dickinson Continuation Center is listed in DICKINSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dickinson Continuation Center
Dickinson Continuation Center is a public high school in Dickinson, TX, part of Dickinson ISD, serving approximately 85 students in grades 8th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,508 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dickinson Continuation Center
What grades does Dickinson Continuation Center serve?
Dickinson Continuation Center serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Dickinson Continuation Center?
Dickinson Continuation Center has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Continuation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson Continuation Center is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dickinson Continuation Center rank in TX?
Dickinson Continuation Center ranks #6,508 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Dickinson Continuation Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dickinson Continuation Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dickinson Continuation Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dickinson Continuation Center has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Dickinson Continuation Center a charter school?
No, Dickinson Continuation Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dickinson Continuation Center a Title I school?
No, Dickinson Continuation Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dickinson Continuation Center?
71.8% of students at Dickinson Continuation Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.4%
- Phone
- (281) 229-6350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77539)
- 47,164
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77539; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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