Serving 896 students in grades 8-9, Dixie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixie Middle School's student population of 896 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
896 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dixie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixie Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie Middle School's ranking?
Dixie Middle School is ranked #559 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Dixie Middle School often compared to?
Dixie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine View Middle School, Desert Hills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Dixie Middle School?
896 students attend Dixie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dixie Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixie Middle School?
Dixie Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dixie Middle School offer ?
Dixie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Dixie Middle School part of?
Dixie Middle School is part of Washington School District.
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