Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Dickson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dickson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dickson Middle School's student population of 594 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dickson Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dickson Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dickson Middle School's ranking?
Dickson Middle School is ranked #641 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dickson Middle School often compared to?
Dickson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Burns Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Dickson Middle School?
594 students attend Dickson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dickson Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Middle School?
Dickson Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson Middle School offer ?
Dickson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dickson Middle School part of?
Dickson Middle School is part of Dickson County School District.
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