Dickson

The Dickson school district in Oklahoma consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a community with relatively high levels of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch across all schools.

Within the district, Dickson Upper Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 3rd-5th grade students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the OSTP assessments. In contrast, the district's secondary schools, Dickson High School and Dickson Middle School, have struggled, with low test scores and low SchoolDigger ratings.

The data suggests that the Dickson school district faces significant challenges in terms of overall academic achievement and equity, with the high rates of economic disadvantage potentially contributing to the disparities in performance across the schools. Continued analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the district improve and better serve its students.