Dickson Middle School

dms.dicksoncountyschools.org/

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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/.

570

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dickson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	74
Black	33
Asian	8
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	1

White
397 (69.6%)
Hispanic
74 (13.0%)
Two or More
57 (10.0%)
Black
33 (5.8%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dickson County
Phone:	(615)446-2273
Website:	http://dms.dicksoncountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 203

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 181