DICKSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Dickson Intermediate School is a public middle school that is part of the Dickson County school district, located in Dickson, TN with about 453 students. With about 24 teachers, Dickson Intermediate 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 Intermediate School, located at 507 Henslee Drive in Dickson, Tennessee, is a key component of the Dickson County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a bridge between elementary education and middle school, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and foundational skills necessary for future success. The school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse social and educational needs of pre-adolescent students as they transition toward more advanced coursework.
As part of the broader Dickson County school system, the institution is committed to integrating technology, community involvement, and rigorous classroom instruction to prepare students for the next stage of their academic journey. Parents and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at [Dicksoncountyschools.org](http://Dicksoncountyschools.org). The school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families.
For more information, contact Dickson Intermediate School at (615) 740-5829 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
http://Dicksoncountyschools.org
DICKSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public school in Dickson, TN with about 453 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dickson County
- Total Students:
- 453
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- 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 453 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DICKSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.