Serving 569 students in grades 7-8, George Dawson Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Dawson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Dawson Middle School's student population of 569 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
George Dawson Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Dawson Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
13%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
56%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Dawson Middle School's ranking?
George Dawson Middle School is ranked #23 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are George Dawson Middle School often compared to?
George Dawson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend George Dawson Middle School?
569 students attend George Dawson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of George Dawson Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Dawson Middle School?
George Dawson Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Dawson Middle School offer ?
George Dawson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is George Dawson Middle School part of?
George Dawson Middle School is part of Carroll Independent School District.
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