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Galveston Co Detention Ctr
High School · Dickinson ISD · Dickinson, TX
A Dickinson ISD high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
PO DRAWER Z, Dickinson, TX 77539
Academics
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2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 6-year record (2012–2017).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2017) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2012-2017)
Based on 11 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Galveston Co Detention Ctr 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 0Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9 | 0.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Galveston Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Galveston Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Galveston Co JjaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 6 | 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.
Dickinson ISD
- Schools in district
- 19
- 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
Galveston Co Detention Ctr is listed in DICKINSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galveston Co Detention Ctr
Galveston Co Detention Ctr is a public high school in Dickinson, TX, part of Dickinson ISD, serving approximately 16 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galveston Co Detention Ctr
What grades does Galveston Co Detention Ctr serve?
Galveston Co Detention Ctr serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
Galveston Co Detention Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Galveston Co Detention Ctr is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galveston Co Detention Ctr has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2017) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2017).
Is Galveston Co Detention Ctr a charter school?
No, Galveston Co Detention Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galveston Co Detention Ctr a Title I school?
No, Galveston Co Detention Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
18.8% of students at Galveston Co Detention Ctr 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 16
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Galveston County
- Phone
- (281) 229-6363
- Area population (ZIP 77539)
- 47,164
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2017, multi-year average, 2012-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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