Dawson Independent School District is a public school district

School district

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 based in the community of Welch

Welch, Texas

Welch is an unincorporated community in Dawson County, Texas, United States.The Dawson Independent School District serves area students.-External links:...

, Texas

Texas

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In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable

Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system

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" by the Texas Education Agency

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School

The school of Dawson ISD is home to a mere 149 students which is a lot for a school as small as DISD.
Dawson is home to the Dawson Dragons. Most of the school is focused on meeting academic standards while some are more focused on athletics.

Alma mater

In the midst of dark oil derricks, cotton fields in bloom,
Stands the best of Royal High Schools,
Dawson here's to you.
Ever-onward is our motto, Conquer and Prevail,
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
Hail to thee, all Hail.