DMS Vision and Mission Statement
About George Dawson
Dawson Middle School was named after George Dawson, a Dallas native who learned to read at the age of 98 and published a book several years later. Mr. Dawson was an inspiration to everyone he met and encouraged children and adults, alike, to be life-long learners. He passed away at the age of 103 but was sincerely honored to have Carroll ISD's newest school named after him. Mr. Dawson's name was submitted by a CISD student for School Board approval after meeting him during Dawson's visit to Carroll Intermediate School.
Attendance Zone
Seventh and eighth grade students who live south of FM 1709 (Southlake Blvd.) are zoned to attend Dawson Middle School. The district also offers an in-district transfer option if space is available, however, transportation is not provided.
Enrollment as of 09/26/08
7th Grade: 344
8th Grade: 309
Total: 653
School Hours
8:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
All parent pick up will take place behind DMS.
TAKS Scores
7th Grade Met Standard
| Course | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Reading | 99 | 99 | 97 | 99 |
| Writing | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Math | 96 | 93 | 97 | 96 |
7th Commended Performance
| Course | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Reading | 45 | 48 | 43 | 62 |
| Writing | 58 | 56 | 77 | 67 |
| Math | 24 | 34 | 38 | 42 |
8th Grade Met Standard
| Course | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Math | 95 | 90 | 96 | 96 |
| Science | 99 | 98 | ||
| Social Studies | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 |
8th Grade Commended Performance
| Course | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Reading | 46 | 66 | 70 | 79 |
| Math | 35 | 32 | 47 | 50 |
| Science | 47 | 60 | ||
| Social Studies | 80 | 85 |
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