Very Good
#134 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 15% of private schools
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson
Elementary School
400 FM 517 RD E, Dickinson, TX 77539
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#134 of 883
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True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson
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About True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson is a private elementary school in Dickinson, TX. True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson serves approximately 93 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 93 students, True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Dickinson, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson (this school) | 7.6 |
| BAY COLONY EL | 6.9 |
| HUGHES ROAD EL | 4.2 |
| DICKINSON CONTINUATION CENTER | 4.9 |
| R D MCADAMS J H | 5.6 |
| DUNBAR MIDDLE | 4.0 |
| CALDER ROAD EL | 8.0 |
| ELVA C LOBIT MIDDLE | 7.7 |
| LOUIS G LOBIT EL | 7.6 |
| JAKE SILBERNAGEL EL | 5.1 |
| JOHN AND SHAMARION BARBER MIDDLE | 6.7 |
| EUGENE 'GENE' KRANZ J H | 8.5 |
| GALVESTON CO DETENTION CTR | — |
| SAN LEON EL | 4.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
400 FM 517 RD E, Dickinson, TX 77539
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLIAM F BARNETT EL (rated 8.4/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Santa Fe), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CALDER ROAD EL (rated 8.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ELVA C LOBIT MIDDLE (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Dickinson, see our Dickinson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BAY COLONY EL Dickinson | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| HUGHES ROAD EL Dickinson | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| DICKINSON CONTINUATION CENTER Dickinson | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| VICTORY LAKES INT League City | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| DUNBAR MIDDLE Dickinson | 2.0 mi | 4.0 |
| R D MCADAMS J H Dickinson | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| CALDER ROAD EL Dickinson | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| LOUIS G LOBIT EL Dickinson | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
| ELVA C LOBIT MIDDLE Dickinson | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| JAKE SILBERNAGEL EL Dickinson | 2.6 mi | 5.1 |
| RALPH PARR EL League City | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
| DICKINSON H S Dickinson | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| CREATIVE CORNERS SCHOOL League City | 3.2 mi | — |
| JOHN AND SHAMARION BARBER MIDDLE Dickinson | 3.4 mi | 6.7 |
| HENRY BAUERSCHLAG EL League City | 3.5 mi | 7.4 |
| WILLIAM F BARNETT EL Santa Fe | 3.9 mi | 8.4 |
| LEAGUE CITY EL League City | 4.2 mi | 6.6 |
| LEAGUE CITY INT League City | 4.2 mi | 8.1 |
| ART AND PAT GOFORTH EL League City | 4.2 mi | 7.5 |
| ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL League City | 4.4 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77539 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,263
Median Home Value
$246,400
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
Population
47,164
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
35.8
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| ODESSA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Odessa, TX | 7.6 |
| PROMISE ACADEMY Tyler, TX | 7.6 |
| QUBA ACADEMY Houston, TX | 7.6 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY & MONTESSOTIR SCHOOL Amarillo, TX | 7.6 |
| FIREWHEEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Garland, TX | 7.5 |
| GARWOOD EL Altair, TX | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson
What grades does True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson serve?
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson?
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson?
The student-teacher ratio at True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson rank in TX?
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson ranks #134 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson's MySchoolScout rating?
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson a private school?
Yes, True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson a religious school?
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Galveston County
- Phone
- (281) 337-5212
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