DICKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dickson Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Dickson County school district, located in Dickson, TN with about 812 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Dickson Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dickson Middle School, located at 401 E College Street in Dickson, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Dickson County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their transition between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and preparation for future academic success.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, offering a range of core academic subjects alongside various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on community and collaboration, Dickson Middle School aims to cultivate a culture of excellence and responsibility. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, faculty directories, academic calendars, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official website at http://dms.dicksoncountyschools.org/.
For more information, contact Dickson Middle School at (615) 446-2273 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2273
DICKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Dickson, TN with about 812 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dickson County
- Total Students:
- 812
- Teachers:
- 43.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 812 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DICKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.