Summary:
The city of Dawson, Texas is home to two schools: Dawson Elementary and Dawson High School, both part of the Dawson Independent School District (Isd). While the schools face some economic challenges, they also demonstrate pockets of academic success that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for the community.
Dawson Elementary stands out for its relatively high percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading and Mathematics tests, outperforming both the district and state averages. In contrast, Dawson High School has had mixed results on state assessments, with some grades performing above the district and state, and others below.
Both schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need in the community. However, Dawson High School has an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly better than state averages. This suggests the school is effectively supporting students to complete their education, which could be an area of strength to build upon.
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