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Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
302:1
Student Diversity
Female
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Hispanic
69.1%
White
26.6%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
South Plains College9 Students
Texas Tech University5 Students
Lubbock Christian University5 Students
West Texas A&M University4 Students
Texas A&M University3 Students
University of Arkansas2 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi2 Students
Hardin-Simmons University2 Students
Abilene Christian University1 Students
Amarillo College1 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing3 Students
Computer Science2 Students
Engineering2 Students
Mechanical Engineering2 Students
Business1 Students
Education1 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism1 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)1 Students
Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management1 Students
Family Studies and Consumer Sciences1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.540 Reviews
1.0Parent
2/28/2023
It has really fallen apart recently. Bullying, unqualified teachers. Hope it turns around but I think it would be better to close.
4.0NicheUser
9/28/2015
Dawson ISD is a great school despite how small it is I love it. I get along with everybody and I've built a great bond with certain people as well. Although, some teachers give too much work and I wish they would give less ,but other than that it is great. People may think we aren't the best at things but I believe in my Dawson team. When I first moved her I didn't like it much because I felt out of place but as the people started talking to me and treating me nicely I dearly love it . Honestly, I'm very glad I moved here and have such amazing friends .
2.0NicheUser
10/6/2013
The school that I attend does not offer many extracurricular activities or opportunities. They do offer athletics, FFA, FCCLA, and FCA.
This school used to be great. But it has gone downhill in the last few years. I think the elementary is still okay but the junior high and high school are really pretty bad. Between accepting transfer students that can't get in anywhere else, lax discipline, and unqualified teachers it's really lack...
Awesome school where the teachers are great and care about each student's success. Small school with small classes perfect for meeting the kids individual needs.
Dawson School is a public school for students in grades K-12 located at 600 BROWNFIELD Hwy in Welch, TX. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 149 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Dawson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lamesa High School, Loop School, Lamesa Success Academy, and more. Learn more about what Welch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawson School.
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