Dickinson ISD is a mid-sized suburban school district in Southeast Texas in Galveston County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 53% Hispanic and 62.4% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Midsize
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$64,740
in 2025,
up
$13,778
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,161per year
+$14,228
since 2015
State166thof 1,081
Region46thof 81
Peers27thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,120per year
+$13,420
since 2015
State144thof 1,182
Region44thof 83
Peers27thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,691per year
+$13,740
since 2015
State254thof 1,191
Region54thof 83
Peers40thof 167
All teachers
$64,740per year
+$13,778
since 2015
State196thof 1,201
Region45thof 87
Peers32ndof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,161per year
State166thof 1,081
Region46thof 81
Peers27thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,120per year
State144thof 1,182
Region44thof 83
Peers27thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,691per year
State254thof 1,191
Region54thof 83
Peers40thof 167
All teachers
$64,740per year
State196thof 1,201
Region45thof 87
Peers32ndof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.