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Dixon Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,933 students in Dixon Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Dixon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,933 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dixon Unified School District, which is ranked #1288 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1218 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
24%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,969 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$50 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,892
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,969
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Dixon Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 East A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Maine Prairie High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Lincoln St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Community Day
Alternative School
295 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,933 students.
What is the rank of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District is ranked #1288 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon Unified School District?
62% of Dixon Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dixon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,969 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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