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 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,360 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
19 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
12,360 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
873 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dickinson Independent School District, which is ranked #723 of all 1,201 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.
Overall District Rank
#731 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
56 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
238 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,288 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
53%
# Black Students
1,942 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
3,481 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
28%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
342 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
444
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
857
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
888
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
891
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
898
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
908
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
919
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
885
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
977
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
972
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,146
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,043
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
801
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
731
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,261 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$152 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,238
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,261
$14,148
Best Dickinson Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Louis G Lobit Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1251 W Fm 517
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7600
Grades: PK-4
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12850 Fm 3436 Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 309-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 980 students
Rank: #33.
Calder Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6511 Calder Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7500
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Colony Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Bay Colony Elementary Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6200
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6200
Grades: PK-4
| 653 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Galveston Co Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 7-11
| 22 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Transforming Lives Cooperative (Tlc)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6320
Grades: 9-11
| 9 students
Rank: #77.
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5651 Fm 517 E
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6900
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6900
Grades: 5-6
| 568 students
Rank: #88.
Jake Silbernagel Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 25th St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6800
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
Kenneth E Little Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
622 Oklahoma St
Bacliff, TX 77518
(281) 229-7000
Bacliff, TX 77518
(281) 229-7000
Grades: PK-4
| 648 students
Rank: #1010.
Hughes Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11901 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6700
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 707 students
Rank: #1111.
Elva C Lobit Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1251 W Fm 517
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7700
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7700
Grades: 5-6
| 582 students
Rank: #1212.
San Leon Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Broadway St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7400
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 658 students
Rank: #1313.
Dickinson High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Baker Dr
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6400
Grades: 8-12
| 3,619 students
Rank: #1414.
R D Mcadams J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11415 Hughes Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-7100
Grades: 7-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1515.
Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 23rd St
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6600
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6600
Grades: 5-6
| 654 students
Rank: #1616.
Dickinson Continuation Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oak Park
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6350
Grades: 8-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Alternative Program (Cap)
Alternative School
13302 Hwy 6
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Dickinson, TX 77539
(409) 925-9701
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
11611 Central Park Blvd
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6000
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
Grades: 9-10
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dickinson Independent School District?
Dickinson Independent School District manages 19 public schools serving 12,360 students.
What is the rank of Dickinson Independent School District?
Dickinson Independent School District is ranked #723 out of 1,201 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?
51% of Dickinson Independent School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% 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 $12,261 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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