Excellent
#254 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
George Dawson Middle
Middle School · Carroll ISD · Southlake, TX
A Carroll ISD middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2400 N CARROLL AVE, Southlake, TX 76092
- Math 85% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 89% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Dawson Middle score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where George Dawson Middle 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,036/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southlake), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$956,200
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
74.7%
Homeownership
95.6%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76092; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Cross Timbers MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Grapevine MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| The Novus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 51 | 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.
Carroll ISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Dawson Middle is listed in CARROLL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Dawson Middle
George Dawson Middle is a public middle school in Southlake, TX, part of Carroll ISD, serving approximately 577 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Dawson Middle
What grades does George Dawson Middle serve?
George Dawson Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend George Dawson Middle?
George Dawson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Dawson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at George Dawson Middle is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Dawson Middle rank in TX?
George Dawson Middle ranks #254 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is George Dawson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
George Dawson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 George Dawson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Dawson Middle has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George Dawson Middle a charter school?
No, George Dawson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Dawson Middle a Title I school?
No, George Dawson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (817) 949-5500
- Area population (ZIP 76092)
- 31,344
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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.
- 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 76092; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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