Serving 437 students in grades 6, Dickson Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was equal to the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
6%
21%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Dickson Intermediate School?
437 students attend Dickson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dickson Intermediate School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dickson Intermediate School?
Dickson Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dickson Intermediate School offer ?
Dickson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Dickson Intermediate School part of?
Dickson Intermediate School is part of Dickson County School District.
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