Public middle schoolGrades 7–8Carroll ISD

George Dawson Middle School

400 S Kimball Ave, Southlake, TX 76092 · (817) 949-5500

A
94 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 95).
569students
15.6students per teacher
96.4%attendance
3rdof 4 Carroll ISD middle schools
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AAAABAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

George Dawson Middle School has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 95

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 92

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 92

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of George Dawson Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Carroll ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level94%
Meets grade level83%
Carroll ISD middle schools: 85.1%
Masters grade level58%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

569students in 2024–25Down 1% from 577 the year before
15.6students per teacher37 full-time teachers
21.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
6.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,001average teacher base pay
0.7%from low-income familiesCarroll ISD middle schools: 1%
1.9%English learners
30.6%in gifted & talented
3.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 56.1%Asian 23.6%Hispanic 12.8%Two or More Races 5.6%African American 1.8%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AEubanks IntermediateCarroll ISD · 95 · 0.1 mi ACarroll Middle SchoolCarroll ISD · 94 · 1.1 mi AiUniversity PrepGrapevine-Colleyville ISD · 92 · 1.2 mi ACross Timbers Middle SchoolGrapevine-Colleyville ISD · 92 · 1.7 mi BGrapevine Middle SchoolGrapevine-Colleyville ISD · 86 · 1.9 mi ADon T Durham IntermediateCarroll ISD · 96 · 2.5 mi PSpanish SchoolhousePrivate · PK–K · 0.7 mi PFusion Academy Slk: SouthlakePrivate · 5–12 · 1.0 mi PSouthlake MontessoriPrivate · PK–6 · 1.8 mi
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Questions about George Dawson Middle School

What is George Dawson Middle School’s TEA rating?

George Dawson Middle School earned an A (94 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (95) in 2025.

What grades does George Dawson Middle School serve?

Grades 7–8. It’s part of Carroll ISD, at 400 S Kimball Ave in Southlake.

How many students go to George Dawson Middle School?

569 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 577 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does George Dawson Middle School compare with other Carroll ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 4 Carroll ISD middle schools (tied with 1 other). 100% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to George Dawson Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Carroll ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.