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Dawson Independent School District

199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 581 students in Dawson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Dawson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
581 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dawson Independent School District, which is ranked #732 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#605 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
44%
44%
47%
51%
30-34%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
30%
53%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
58%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,926 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,759 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,926
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,759
$14,116

Best Dawson Independent School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson Pk-12
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
199 N School Ave
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Gr: PK-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Dawson Daep
Alternative School
705 N Beaton
Dawson, TX 76639
(254) 578-1031
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dawson Independent School District?
Dawson Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 581 students.
What is the rank of Dawson Independent School District?
Dawson Independent School District is ranked #732 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson Independent School District?
58% of Dawson Independent School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dawson Independent School District?
Dawson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dawson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,759 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 581 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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