- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dickson, TN
Dickson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dickson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470102000331
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickson Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Dickson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 570
- students enrolled
Dickson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Dickson, TN.
School address
District: Dickson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470102000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Dickson Middle School shrank from 594 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 470102000331 · Dickson, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickson County High School (1,337 students)
Dickson Middle School shrank from 594 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Dickson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickson County
Dickson County High School
1,337 students
- Creek Wood Hig
Creek Wood High School
919 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elementary
713 students
- Stuart Burns E
Stuart Burns Elementary
706 students
- Charlotte Elem
Charlotte Elementary
601 students
- This school
Dickson Middle School
570 students
What this shows Dickson Middle School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickson Middle School compares
Dickson Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Dickson Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickson County reports $10,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creek Wood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuart Burns Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickson Middle School
How many students attend Dickson Middle School?
Dickson Middle School has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dickson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickson Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dickson Middle School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Dickson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickson Middle School?
Dickson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dickson Middle School rank among public schools in Dickson?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Dickson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dickson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickson County?
Besides Dickson Middle School, Dickson County also operates Dickson County High School (1,337 students), Creek Wood High School (919 students), and Centennial Elementary (713 students). See the Dickson County district page for the complete list.