Serving 82 students in grades 8-12, Dickinson Continuation Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickinson Continuation Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dickinson Continuation Center's student population of 82 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickinson Continuation Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickinson Continuation Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7570 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickinson Continuation Center's ranking?
Dickinson Continuation Center is ranked #7570 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dickinson Continuation Center?
The graduation rate of Dickinson Continuation Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dickinson Continuation Center?
82 students attend Dickinson Continuation Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dickinson Continuation Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickinson Continuation Center?
Dickinson Continuation Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dickinson Continuation Center offer ?
Dickinson Continuation Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Dickinson Continuation Center part of?
Dickinson Continuation Center is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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