Dickinson Continuation Center

Summary:

Dickinson Continuation Center is a small public high school serving grades 8-12 in the Dickinson Independent School District in Dickinson, Texas, with a student population of 82. The school has a diverse student body, with a majority Hispanic (58.54%) and significant African American (13.41%) and White (24.39%) populations.

Dickinson Continuation Center has shown impressive improvements in recent years, with its four-year graduation rate increasing from 81.8% in 2019-2020 to 96.7% in 2022-2023, outperforming the district's overall high school graduation rate of 94.1%. The school has also seen a significant decline in its dropout rates, from 15.5% in 2017-2018 to just 0.6% in 2021-2022. However, the school's performance on STAAR tests is mixed, with some subject areas, such as 8th grade Social Studies and U.S. History, performing better than the district and state averages, while others, like 8th grade Mathematics and English I Reading, lag behind.

Interestingly, Dickinson Continuation Center's performance on STAAR tests varies across different student subgroups, with its African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than their counterparts at the district and state levels, while its White students tend to underperform. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the district average of 63.69% for Dickinson High School. These unique characteristics and performance patterns suggest that Dickinson Continuation Center's specialized focus on serving at-risk and alternative students may be contributing to its successes and challenges.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 2805 Oak Park
       Dickinson, TX  77539


(281) 229-6350

District: Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1184th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,036 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  85

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.1%
White:
27.1%
African American:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Dickinson Continuation Center ranks worse than 72.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.95. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dickinson Continuation Center ranks worse than 59.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dickinson Continuation Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dickinson Continuation Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.1%), White (27.1%), African American (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Dickinson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dickinson Continuation Center is 15.3. 1 high schools in the Dickinson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dickinson Continuation Center is $12,036, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dickinson Continuation Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Dickinson Continuation Center 1703rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Dickinson Continuation Center in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Dickinson Continuation Center 1184th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Dickinson Continuation Center in the ranking list.)

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Dickinson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dickinson Independent School District (Isd) 606th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dickinson Continuation Center

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.73 1947th 2080 6.4%
2019 27.92 1670th 2193 23.8%
2021 17.73 1953rd 2252 13.3%
2022 21.20 1903rd 2254 15.6%
2023 40.57 1378th 2330 40.9%
2024 30.95 1703rd 2361 27.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.17 1944th 2039 4.7%
2019 38.80 1328th 2073 35.9%
2021 28.39 1695th 2172 22.0%
2022 26.70 1816th 2220 18.2%
2023 58.50 751st 2251 66.6%
2024 40.98 1288th 2224 42.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.37 1763rd 2008 12.2%
2019 4.21 2027th 2047 1.0%
2021 44.84 1128th 2151 47.6%
2022 9.52 2162nd 2221 2.7%
2023 36.09 1479th 2241 34.0%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.71 1263rd 2008 37.1%
2019 65.06 426th 2058 79.3%
2021 45.28 1026th 2118 51.6%
2022 47.66 957th 2182 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.22 1952nd 2030 3.8%
2021 7.38 2144th 2168 1.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.61 1850th 1895 2.4%
2019 67.30 436th 1935 77.5%
2021 13.06 1969th 2043 3.6%
2023 54.90 808th 2116 61.8%
2024 27.35 1677th 2108 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.23 1647th 1723 4.4%
2024 25.87 1419th 1724 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dickinson Continuation Center

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Rank History for all high school students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 10.90 1521st 1652 7.9%
2014 30.37 1332nd 1734 23.2%
2015 32.89 1319th 1743 24.3%
2016 32.83 1312th 1762 25.5%
2018 37.56 1099th 1797 38.8%
2019 40.25 1115th 1857 40.0%
2021 15.47 1599th 1861 14.1%
2022 49.47 895th 1876 52.3%
2023 50.12 929th 1961 52.6%
2024 39.38 1184th 1987 40.4%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.65 1119th 1435 22.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.29 85th 1794 95.3%
2019 36.65 1210th 1818 33.4%
2021 11.82 1690th 1848 8.5%
2022 53.97 659th 1847 64.3%
2023 62.39 487th 1897 74.3%
2024 25.21 1468th 1883 22.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.16 939th 1798 47.8%
2021 24.59 1412th 1815 22.2%
2022 85.05 105th 1841 94.3%
2023 36.32 1216th 1891 35.7%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.00 711th 1784 60.1%
2019 57.68 522nd 1810 71.2%
2021 15.56 1683rd 1829 8.0%
2022 67.65 306th 1837 83.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 853rd 1803 52.7%
2019 27.59 1364th 1824 25.2%
2021 8.68 1712th 1840 7.0%
2022 28.70 1326th 1853 28.4%
2023 66.08 492nd 1913 74.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.38 970th 1020 4.9%
2022 81.55 123rd 1031 88.1%
2023 48.38 447th 1069 58.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 579th 1691 65.8%
2019 37.17 1110th 1714 35.2%
2021 21.37 1425th 1743 18.2%
2022 48.16 778th 1762 55.8%
2023 54.65 678th 1820 62.7%
2024 15.70 1587th 1804 12.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Dickinson Continuation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.95 633rd 1526 58.5%
2021 14.86 1330th 1510 11.9%
2022 51.71 655th 1525 57.0%
2023 60.88 537th 1576 65.9%
2024 35.34 1039th 1556 33.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dickinson Continuation Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Dickinson Continuation Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 48 11 1 61 1 0 1 0 123
2012 40 13 0 76 0 0 1 0 130
2013 22 13 0 36 0 0 1 0 72
2014 15 9 0 29 1 0 1 0 55
2015 17 7 1 36 1 0 0 0 62
2016 12 9 0 33 0 0 1 0 55
2017 18 10 0 35 0 0 1 0 64
2018 24 5 0 42 0 0 0 0 71
2019 17 10 1 40 0 0 1 0 69
2020 19 3 0 40 0 0 1 0 63
2021 23 11 0 35 0 0 1 0 70
2022 20 7 0 40 0 0 3 0 70
2023 20 11 0 48 0 0 3 0 82
2024 23 14 0 46 1 0 1 0 85

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dickinson Continuation Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 123 8.4 14.6 50.4
2012 130 6.7 19.1 54.6
2013 72 5.2 13.7 54.2
2014 55 4.4 12.2 47.3
2015 62 4.0 15.5 59.7
2016 55 4.0 13.7 60
2017 64 5.7 11.2 54.7
2018 71 5.4 12.9 70.4
2019 69 5.2 13.0 68.1
2020 63 4.9 12.6 65.1
2021 70 4.8 14.3 78.6
2022 70 6.2 11.2 68.6
2023 82 6.3 12.8 65.9
2024 85 5.5 15.3 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dickinson Continuation Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 123 8.4 14.6 50.4
2012 130 6.7 19.1 54.6
2013 72 5.2 13.7 54.2
2014 55 4.4 12.2 47.3
2015 62 4.0 15.5 59.7
2016 55 4.0 13.7 60
2017 64 5.7 11.2 54.7
2018 71 5.4 12.9 70.4
2019 69 5.2 13.0 68.1
2020 63 4.9 12.6 65.1
2021 70 4.8 14.3 78.6
2022 70 6.2 11.2 68.6
2023 82 6.3 12.8 65.9
2024 85 5.5 15.3 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dickinson Continuation Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $255 (2.2%) $11,249 (97.8%) $11,504
2020 $214 (1.7%) $12,042 (98.3%) $12,256
2021 $389 (3.2%) $11,647 (96.8%) $12,036

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dickinson Continuation Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1670th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1378th of 2330 Middle schools
 17%
Ranks 1115th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 929th of 1961 High schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Reading (Dickinson Continuation Center)3046
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))4857
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson Continuation Center)4033
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))4442
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Dickinson Continuation Center)4042
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))5754
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dickinson Continuation Center)2025
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))3636
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course English I Reading (Dickinson Continuation Center)3320
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))4739
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4948
 1%
End of Course English II Reading (Dickinson Continuation Center)4260
 18%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))4751
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Dickinson Continuation Center)6967
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))7671
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6982
 18.8%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4048
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White1720
 17.6%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%65.9%
 2.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 85 students attended Dickinson Continuation Center.

Dickinson Continuation Center ranks 1184th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dickinson Continuation Center are 54% Hispanic, 27% White, 16% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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