Dixon Unified School District

180 S. First St. Ste. 6
Dixon, CA 95620-3447
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 3/10, 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 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,993 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Dixon Unified School District, which is ranked #863 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#838 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Dixon Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dixon Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dixon Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Dixon Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
77 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,830 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
56%
# Black Students
76 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
787 Students
1,235,074 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:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
225
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
305
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
267
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
296
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. 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 $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Dixon Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Dixon Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,149
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Dixon Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,003
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Dixon Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dixon Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tremont Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 51%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #33.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 678-6271
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 33%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E. C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
John Knight Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
455 E. A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #66.
Maine Prairie High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 E. C St.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 0 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 #863 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,993 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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