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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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,993 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 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,993 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Dixon Unified School District, which is ranked #1327 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1271 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,830 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
56%
# Black Students
76 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
787 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
26%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
225
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
305
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
296
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,003 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,149
$19,801
Spending / Student
$17,003
$18,236
Best Dixon Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 E. C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-6271
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-6271
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 E. A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Maine Prairie High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E. C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Grades: 10-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Community Day
Alternative School
295 E. C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,993 students.
What is the rank of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District is ranked #1327 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
61% of Dixon Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, 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 $17,003 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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