Is Dawson Pk-12 a good school?

Dawson Pk-12 ranks 2154 th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dawson Pk-12?

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Dawson Pk-12.

What is the racial makeup of Dawson Pk-12?

Students at Dawson Pk-12 are 58% White, 30% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Dawson Pk-12

Summary:

Dawson Pk-12 is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Dawson, Texas, with 265 students. The school's student body has become more diverse in recent years, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 18.88% to 29.81% over the past three school years.

Dawson Pk-12 stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby alternative schools like Bynum School, Mount Calm Independent School District (ISD), and Penelope School. Dawson Pk-12 also boasts a 0% dropout rate, an impressive achievement compared to the state and nearby schools. The school's students generally perform better than state and district averages on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading and Algebra I.

Dawson Pk-12's success may be attributed to its higher per-student spending, ranging from $11,301 to $14,391 over the past three school years, compared to the nearby alternative schools. This resource allocation likely contributes to the school's consistent high performance, low dropout rates, and strong preparation of students for success. As the school's student population becomes more diverse, it will be important for Dawson Pk-12 to continue meeting the needs of its evolving community and serving as a model for effective alternative education in the region.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639

(254) 578-1031

District: Dawson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2154^th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,391

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

Hispanic:

30.1%

African American:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dawson Pk-12 ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.02. (See more...)

Compare Details Dawson Pk-12 ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Dawson Pk-12 ranks better than 51.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.74. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dawson Pk-12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), Hispanic (30.1%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dawson Pk-12 is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Dawson Pk-12 employs 44.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dawson Pk-12 is $14,391.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dawson Pk-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Dawson Pk-12 2154^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dawson Pk-12 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dawson Pk-12 1173^rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Dawson Pk-12 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dawson Pk-12 964^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Dawson Pk-12 in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.02	2154^th	4675	53.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.86	1599^th	3638	56.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.15	1621^st	4261	62.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.80	1376^th	4560	69.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.45	1214^th	4431	72.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.22	2140^th	3078	30.5%

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	18.81	1406^th	1573	10.6%
2005	34.55	1179^th	1582	25.5%
2006	28.70	1265^th	1585	20.2%
2007	53.15	888^th	1684	47.3%
2008	71.62	374^th	1718	78.2%
2009	67.83	487^th	1763	72.4%
2010	48.94	1107^th	1803	38.6%
2011	32.86	1567^th	1895	17.3%
2012	38.56	1304^th	1951	33.2%
2013	47.30	1136^th	1973	42.4%
2014	43.66	1208^th	1987	39.2%
2015	56.94	894^th	2043	56.2%
2016	49.92	1070^th	1987	46.1%
2017	20.57	1736^th	2027	14.4%
2018	26.99	1619^th	2080	22.2%
2019	21.12	1863^rd	2193	15.0%
2021	27.66	1662^nd	2252	26.2%
2022	40.58	1315^th	2254	41.7%
2023	53.63	966^th	2330	58.5%
2024	46.76	1173^rd	2361	50.3%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.34	1323^rd	1760	24.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	19.76	1517^th	1626	6.7%
2021	28.56	1382^nd	1712	19.3%
2022	31.41	1309^th	1757	25.5%
2023	49.52	681^st	1815	62.5%
2024	45.63	961^st	1881	48.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.35	1657^th	2039	18.7%
2019	26.64	1713^th	2073	17.4%
2021	37.97	1377^th	2172	36.6%
2022	48.63	1029^th	2220	53.6%
2023	55.15	846^th	2251	62.4%
2024	52.91	891^st	2224	59.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.02	1431^st	2008	28.7%
2019	27.03	1627^th	2047	20.5%
2021	34.51	1430^th	2151	33.5%
2022	37.04	1411^th	2221	36.5%
2023	37.00	1455^th	2241	35.1%

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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.57	1022^nd	1430	28.5%
2019	13.09	1365^th	1446	5.6%
2023	37.87	1122^nd	1481	24.2%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.96	1502^nd	2008	25.2%
2019	12.97	2017^th	2058	2.0%
2021	24.33	1843^rd	2118	13.0%
2022	36.09	1451^st	2182	33.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.15	1785^th	2030	12.1%
2019	19.47	1823^rd	2069	11.9%
2021	26.83	1631^st	2168	24.8%
2022	43.15	1203^rd	2228	46.0%
2023	69.93	507^th	2245	77.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.52	1059^th	1167	9.3%
2019	23.65	1008^th	1193	15.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.75	1647^th	1895	13.1%
2019	13.71	1852^nd	1935	4.3%
2021	16.56	1884^th	2043	7.8%
2022	22.87	1767^th	2077	14.9%
2023	40.15	1286^th	2116	39.2%
2024	40.63	1232^nd	2108	41.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.90	1472^nd	1673	12.0%
2019	15.25	1565^th	1684	7.1%
2021	22.18	1473^rd	1700	13.4%
2022	32.49	1271^st	1723	26.2%
2023	41.69	1082^nd	1749	38.1%
2024	38.13	1136^th	1724	34.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	69.69	382^nd	1427	73.2%
2005	67.25	454^th	1429	68.2%
2006	43.93	991^st	1430	30.7%
2007	34.52	1166^th	1497	22.1%
2008	32.53	1228^th	1510	18.7%
2009	54.31	881^st	1539	42.8%
2010	71.44	322^nd	1568	79.5%
2011	68.24	470^th	1672	71.9%
2012	60.37	539^th	1603	66.4%
2013	63.51	530^th	1652	67.9%
2014	64.76	523^rd	1734	69.8%
2015	57.12	780^th	1743	55.2%
2016	56.92	785^th	1762	55.4%
2017	52.73	700^th	1777	60.6%
2018	53.51	708^th	1797	60.6%
2019	51.28	830^th	1857	55.3%
2021	41.58	1085^th	1861	41.7%
2022	29.97	1348^th	1876	28.1%
2023	39.47	1184^th	1961	39.6%
2024	48.74	964^th	1987	51.5%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.41	931^st	1371	32.1%
2024	42.42	658^th	1435	54.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.94	628^th	1347	53.4%
2021	19.05	1281^st	1382	7.3%
2022	16.56	1360^th	1418	4.1%
2023	17.61	1378^th	1478	6.8%
2024	44.39	782^nd	1547	49.5%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.10	592^nd	1794	67.0%
2019	54.18	671^st	1818	63.1%
2021	37.74	1171^st	1848	36.6%
2022	26.70	1411^th	1847	23.6%
2023	39.06	1132^nd	1897	40.3%
2024	42.13	980^th	1883	48.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.72	1034^th	1781	41.9%
2019	51.54	850^th	1798	52.7%
2021	54.98	768^th	1815	57.7%
2022	32.17	1270^th	1841	31.0%
2023	32.99	1282^nd	1891	32.2%

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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.33	761^st	1137	33.1%
2019	69.63	321^st	1145	72.0%
2021	48.48	815^th	1177	30.8%
2022	70.06	314^th	1172	73.2%

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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.56	1173^rd	1784	34.2%
2019	49.75	747^th	1810	58.7%
2021	40.75	997^th	1829	45.5%
2022	15.57	1680^th	1837	8.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.38	591^st	1803	67.2%
2019	49.42	840^th	1824	53.9%
2021	32.90	1243^rd	1840	32.4%
2022	28.94	1322^nd	1853	28.7%
2023	42.99	1046^th	1913	45.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	90.26	60^th	1013	94.1%
2019	50.87	416^th	1024	59.4%
2021	40.61	541^st	1020	47.0%
2022	20.48	843^rd	1031	18.2%
2023	61.36	298^th	1069	72.1%
2024	71.40	197^th	1065	81.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.94	385^th	1691	77.2%
2019	57.14	600^th	1714	65.0%
2021	36.42	1104^th	1743	36.7%
2022	13.99	1562^nd	1762	11.4%
2023	40.02	1055^th	1820	42.0%
2024	47.94	786^th	1804	56.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at Dawson Pk-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.71	1174^th	1539	23.7%
2019	38.88	1007^th	1526	34.0%
2021	30.34	1128^th	1510	25.3%
2022	28.51	1164^th	1525	23.7%
2023	24.95	1235^th	1576	21.6%
2024	31.34	1116^th	1556	28.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dawson Pk-12

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	147	16	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	172
1990	148	13	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	171
1991	138	12	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	156
1992	138	15	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	159
1993	141	18	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	161
1994	167	25	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	198
1995	169	27	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	208
1996	169	27	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	208
1997	169	29	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	213
1998	159	26	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	199
1999	173	26	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	215
2000	178	31	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	230
2001	156	27	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	201
2002	207	25	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	254
2003	207	25	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	254
2004	107	12	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	130
2005	210	29	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	269
2006	157	23	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	206
2007	166	24	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	217
2008	150	20	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	194
2009	149	23	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	192
2010	141	19	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	185
2011	156	18	0	22	0	0	1	197
2012	160	14	0	21	0	0	1	196
2013	151	13	1	20	0	0	1	186
2014	159	17	0	24	1	0	0	201
2015	164	17	0	30	0	0	1	212
2016	175	19	0	29	2	0	4	229
2017	165	20	0	35	0	0	3	223
2018	164	18	1	40	2	0	3	228
2019	170	26	1	40	3	0	3	243
2020	180	29	0	48	6	0	5	268
2021	166	24	0	47	6	0	6	249
2022	163	17	0	60	7	0	5	252
2023	153	21	0	79	4	0	8	265
2024	336	46	2	175	7	0	15	581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dawson Pk-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	172	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	171	12.0	14.2	n/a
1991	156	12.2	12.7	n/a
1992	159	13.5	11.7	20.8
1993	161	16.0	10.1	36
1994	198	16.3	12.1	25.3
1995	208	21.1	9.9	33.2
1996	208	21.1	9.9	33.2
1997	213	21.2	10.0	31
1998	199	21.3	9.3	21.1
1999	215	21.7	9.9	48.8
2000	230	22.1	10.4	50.4
2001	201	23.5	8.6	47.8
2002	254	23.7	10.7	53.9
2003	254	23.7	10.7	53.9
2004	130	14.7	8.8	49.2
2005	269	21.0	12.8	46.8
2006	206	19.2	10.7	51.5
2007	217	17.8	12.2	49.3
2008	194	17.8	10.9	56.7
2009	192	19.8	9.7	52.1
2010	185	21.8	8.4	60
2011	197	22.8	8.6	53.8
2012	196	21.0	9.3	57.1
2013	186	21.2	8.7	55.9
2014	201	19.1	10.5	57.2
2015	212	21.0	10.0	58
2016	229	19.0	12.0	63.3
2017	223	18.2	12.2	61.4
2018	228	20.6	11.0	62.7
2019	243	19.6	12.3	67.5
2020	268	19.1	14.0	71.3
2021	249	20.7	11.9	65.9
2022	252	21.7	11.5	60.7
2023	265	24.3	10.8	64.9
2024	581	44.9	12.9	65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dawson Pk-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	172	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	171	12.0	14.2	n/a
1991	156	12.2	12.7	n/a
1992	159	13.5	11.7	20.8
1993	161	16.0	10.1	36
1994	198	16.3	12.1	25.3
1995	208	21.1	9.9	33.2
1996	208	21.1	9.9	33.2
1997	213	21.2	10.0	31
1998	199	21.3	9.3	21.1
1999	215	21.7	9.9	48.8
2000	230	22.1	10.4	50.4
2001	201	23.5	8.6	47.8
2002	254	23.7	10.7	53.9
2003	254	23.7	10.7	53.9
2004	130	14.7	8.8	49.2
2005	269	21.0	12.8	46.8
2006	206	19.2	10.7	51.5
2007	217	17.8	12.2	49.3
2008	194	17.8	10.9	56.7
2009	192	19.8	9.7	52.1
2010	185	21.8	8.4	60
2011	197	22.8	8.6	53.8
2012	196	21.0	9.3	57.1
2013	186	21.2	8.7	55.9
2014	201	19.1	10.5	57.2
2015	212	21.0	10.0	58
2016	229	19.0	12.0	63.3
2017	223	18.2	12.2	61.4
2018	228	20.6	11.0	62.7
2019	243	19.6	12.3	67.5
2020	268	19.1	14.0	71.3
2021	249	20.7	11.9	65.9
2022	252	21.7	11.5	60.7
2023	265	24.3	10.8	64.9
2024	581	44.9	12.9	65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dawson Pk-12

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,242 (11.0%)	$10,059 (89.0%)	$11,301
2020	$1,414 (12.2%)	$10,188 (87.8%)	$11,602
2021	$1,661 (11.5%)	$12,730 (88.5%)	$14,391

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dawson Pk-12

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1863^rd of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 966^th of 2330 Middle schools	43.5%
Ranks 830^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1184^th of 1961 High schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Dawson Pk-12)	33	47	14%
7th Grade Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	33	47	14%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Pk-12)	6	39	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	6	39	33%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Dawson Pk-12)	36	57	21%
8th Grade Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	36	57	21%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Pk-12)	40	43	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	40	43	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Dawson Pk-12)	22	51	29%
8th Grade Science (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	22	51	29%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dawson Pk-12)	4	27	23%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	4	27	23%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Dawson Pk-12)	71	49	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	71	49	22%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Dawson Pk-12)	51	43	8%
End of Course Biology (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	51	43	8%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Dawson Pk-12)	48	44	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	48	44	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Dawson Pk-12)	59	63	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	59	63	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Dawson Pk-12)	68	61	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Dawson Independent School District (Isd))	68	61	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	243	265	9.1%
African American	26	21	19.2%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	40	79	97.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	153	10%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.5%	64.9%	2.6%

Schools Near Dawson Pk-12

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dawson Pk-12	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	199 N School Ave	Dawson	76639	Navarro County	Dawson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 578-1031	581	45	12.9	65.4%	336 (57.8%)	46 (7.9%)	175 (30.1%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)								(n/a)	61.5	46.4	55.4	57.1	65.0	50.0	47.9	50.0	69.0	37.8	48.9	43.8	29.2	43.8	51.7	28.9	21.3	16.1	55.3	17.0	$14,391	$1,661	$12,730
Penelope School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	309 Ave D	Penelope	76676	Hill County	Penelope Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 533-2215	212	19	11.1	49.1%	134 (63.2%)	6 (2.8%)	66 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)	46.7	73.3	40.0	57.1	73.3	27.3	42.9	23.1	50.0	52.9	66.7	9.1	23.8	23.1	21.4	17.7	41.7	7.7	58.3	58.3	$12,667	$1,013	$11,654
Mount Calm Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 N Coates E	Mount Calm	76673	Hill County	Mount Calm Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 993-2611	158	15	10.7	70.3%	104 (65.8%)	4 (2.5%)	46 (29.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)								(n/a)	42.9	58.3	55.6	35.7	77.8	38.5	80.0	26.7	54.6	68.8	62.5	23.1	9.1	6.7	45.5	37.5	85.7	0.0	50.0	37.5	$13,148	$1,733	$11,414
Bynum School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	704 Toliver Ave	Bynum	76631	Hill County	Bynum Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 531-2341	184	21	8.7	51.6%	105 (57.1%)	4 (2.2%)	67 (36.4%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)								(n/a)	44.4	44.4	77.8	94.4	80.0	35.3	33.3	42.1	52.9	57.1	50.0	27.8	50.0	52.6	52.9	71.4	45.5	36.8	33.3	16.7	$12,818	$996	$11,822

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