Dickinson School District celebrates significant student performance growth across all grade levels

The Dickinson Independent School District (DISD) held a Special School Board Meeting on July 14, 2025, to celebrate significant academic achievements and discuss future strategies for continued improvement. The meeting highlighted preliminary STAR performance data, showcasing notable growth across various campuses.

The presentation began with an overview of the district's accomplishments, particularly among elementary schools. Three elementary schools achieved an "A" rating, with Calder Road Elementary increasing its score from 89 to 91, Bay Colony Elementary rising from 84 to 91, and Loba Elementary making a remarkable jump from 79 to 91. Other elementary schools also demonstrated impressive growth, including Silver Nagle, which improved from a "C" to a "B," and San Leon, which advanced from a "D" to a "B."

Middle schools also showed significant progress. Barber Middle School, previously in the bottom 5% of Texas schools, increased its score by 24 points, nearing an "A." Dunbar Middle School improved from a "C" to a "B," while Lobit Middle School achieved a "B" from a "C." The junior high schools also performed well, with Dickinson Junior High earning an "A" and McAdams Junior High approaching a "B."

At the high school level, Dickinson High School improved from an 85 to an 89, just one point shy of an "A." The Dickinson Career Center also came close to achieving an "A," underscoring the importance of these scores in the district's overall accountability, as high schools carry a heavier weight in performance evaluations.

The meeting emphasized the district's commitment to equity, noting double-digit increases in closing achievement gaps among different student populations. The district's overall rating improved from a "C" to a "B," reflecting a concerted effort to enhance instructional practices and support across campuses.

Looking ahead, the district plans to continue its focus on collaborative instructional strategies, providing teachers with pre-developed resources to enhance lesson delivery. The administration aims to maintain high engagement levels and ensure that all students receive grade-level instruction.

The meeting concluded with a sense of pride in the district's achievements and a commitment to further improvements, with hopes of achieving an "A" rating in the next academic year. The board expressed gratitude for the hard work of teachers, administrators, and students in reaching these milestones.