Dickinson Independent School District

2218 E Fm 517
Dickinson, TX 77539
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dickinson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,592 students in Dickinson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dickinson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
19 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
12,592 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
872 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Dickinson Independent School District, which is ranked #720 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#731 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dickinson Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dickinson Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dickinson Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dickinson Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Dickinson Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
58 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
232 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6,624 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
53%
# Black Students
1,912 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
3,386 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
27%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
365 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
519
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
816
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
868
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
909
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
922
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
891
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
923
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
935
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
929
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,014
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,090
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,045
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
923
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
808
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,035 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dickinson Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$152 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dickinson Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,012
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dickinson Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,035
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dickinson Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dickinson Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Louis G Lobit Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1251 W Fm 517
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7600
Grades: PK-3
| 762 students
Rank: #22.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #33.
Calder Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6511 Calder Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7500
Grades: PK-3
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Colony Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Bay Colony Elementary Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 531 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 7-12
| 16 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 9-11
| 9 students
Rank: #77.
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5651 Fm 517 E
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6900
Grades: 4-5
| 620 students
Rank: #88.
Jake Silbernagel Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 25th St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6800
Grades: PK-3
| 526 students
Rank: #99.
Kenneth E Little Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
622 Oklahoma St
Bacliff, TX 77518
(281) 229-7000
Grades: PK-3
| 512 students
Rank: #1010.
Hughes Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11901 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6700
Grades: PK-3
| 611 students
Rank: #1111.
Elva C Lobit Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1251 W Fm 517
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7700
Grades: 4-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1212.
San Leon Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Broadway St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7400
Grades: PK-3
| 526 students
Rank: #1313.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Baker Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 3,763 students
Rank: #1414.
R D Mcadams J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11415 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
Rank: #1515.
Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 23rd St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6600
Grades: 4-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1616.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Grades: 8-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Grades: 9-10
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
11611 Central Park Blvd
Texas City, TX 77591
(281) 309-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 9
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dickinson Independent School District?
Dickinson Independent School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,592 students.
What is the rank of Dickinson Independent School District?
Dickinson Independent School District is ranked #720 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson Independent School District?
53% of Dickinson Independent School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dickinson Independent School District?
Dickinson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dickinson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,035 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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