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Dickson Middle School vs. Dickson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Dickson Middle School
401 E College St
Dickson, TN 37055
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6/
10
Top 50%
Dickson Elementary School
120 W Broad St
Dickson, TN 37055
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 563 students in grades 6-8, Dickson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dickson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
563 students
225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dickson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dickson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dickson Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dickson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dickson Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dickson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dickson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dickson County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#782 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
#453 out of 1728 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dickson Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dickson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickson Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dickson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dickson Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dickson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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20
Kindergarten Students
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35
Grade 1 Students
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27
Grade 2 Students
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34
Grade 3 Students
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42
Grade 4 Students
-
35
Grade 5 Students
-
32
Grade 6 Students
184
-
Grade 7 Students
180
-
Grade 8 Students
199
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dickson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dickson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dickson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dickson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dickson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dickson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dickson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dickson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dickson Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dickson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dickson County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dickson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dickson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dickson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dickson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dickson Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dickson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dickson County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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