Dawson School

Dawson School

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
600 Brownfield Hwy,  Welch, TX
3.5
2.3
149 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jeff Fleenor
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.5

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
0%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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 College 9 Students
Texas Tech University 5 Students
Lubbock Christian University 5 Students
West Texas A&M University 4 Students
Texas A&M University 3 Students
University of Arkansas 2 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 2 Students
Hardin-Simmons University 2 Students
Abilene Christian University 1 Students
Amarillo College 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 3 Students
Engineering 2 Students
Business 1 Students
Computer Science 1 Students
Education 1 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 1 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 1 Students
Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management 1 Students
Make-Up Artist and Tattooing 1 Students
Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 40 Reviews
1.0 Parent
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.
5.0 Alum
5/28/2020
One of the best small schools around Dawson County. My Graduating class had 16 students. During my time as Dawson, we excelled in every sport and every academic. We had some amazing teachers that care about our success and invested in our future. Dawson I.S.D is one of the best schools to attend. As a former student at Dawson, academics, clubs, and activities, and school culture have always supported by the teachers, parents and booster club.
3.0 NicheUser
3/1/2016
Some of the teachers have different styles of teaching
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/7/2026
The Principal Cody Reid White and his wife Nicole Hawthorne-White who is the counselor are both incompetent and do not care about the students success, they are there to collect a check from the state of Texas.
1.0 parent
7/14/2022
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...
5.0 parent
9/16/2012
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.

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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 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5. Learn more about what Welch has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawson School.

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