GEORGE DAWSON MIDDLE

www.southlakecarroll.edu

569 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

George Dawson Middle School is a highly regarded public middle school located in Southlake, Texas, serving as part of the Carroll Independent School District (CISD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence, the school caters to students in grades 7 and 8 and is part of a district consistently ranked among the top-performing school systems in the state. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through advanced coursework and dedicated instructional support.

Beyond academics, George Dawson Middle School focuses on the holistic development of its students by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is shaped by the strong community involvement characteristic of Southlake, promoting core values such as integrity, leadership, and personal responsibility. With its focus on both scholastic achievement and character building, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

569

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE DAWSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	73
Black	10
Asian	134
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
319 (56.1%)
Asian
134 (23.6%)
Hispanic
73 (12.8%)
Two or More
32 (5.6%)
Black
10 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CARROLL ISD
Phone:	(817)949-5500
Website:	http://www.southlakecarroll.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 278

Grade 8 291