Summary
Dickinson J H in Texas City, TX, is a middle school serving 1,060 students in grades 6-8 within the Dickinson Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently achieved a remarkable turnaround, jumping from a 2-star to a 4-star rating and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year.
This school stands out for its rapid and broad-based improvement, which is especially notable when compared to nearby schools. While Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H and R D McAdams J H saw more modest gains, Dickinson J H vaulted over 790 places in state rankings in just two years. A key strength is its exceptional performance in advanced math: 98.02% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03% and outpacing district peers like R D McAdams J H (92.06%). The school also excels in 8th-grade Social Studies, where proficiency nearly tripled from 15.48% to 41.35%, now above the state average. This success extends across all student groups, with the school earning 4-star ratings for Hispanic, African American, White, low-income, and English Language Learner students, demonstrating a strong ability to close achievement gaps.
Despite these strengths, there are areas for continued focus. The school's Gifted and Talented students rank in the 56th percentile, the lowest among its subgroup ratings, suggesting a need for more advanced challenges for top performers. Additionally, like many schools in the region, Dickinson J H faces a "7th-grade math slump," with proficiency dropping from 43.95% in 6th grade to 30.54% in 7th grade. While the school now competes with top-tier schools in the neighboring Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd), such as League City Intermediate (97th percentile), it still trails them. Overall, Dickinson J H is a school on a powerful upward trajectory, delivering strong results for a diverse student body and making it a standout choice in the area.
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