Dixie Elementary School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(509) 525-5339
Dixie Elementary School serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dixie Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Dixie Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dixie Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 12 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dixie Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dixie Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1159 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dixie School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dixie Elementary School is Se Area Technical Skills Center (7.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Preston Hall Middle School (8.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waitsburg Elementary School (8.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Walla Walla Se Area Technical Skills Center Vocational School
Magnet School Grades: 11-12 | 3 students
7.3 miles
525 Campus Loop Dr
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2000 7.3 11-12 3 - Waitsburg Waitsburg Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 129 students10
8.6 miles
184 Academy
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6461 8.6 K-5 129 - Walla Walla Opportunity Youth Reengagement Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 26 students
8.8 miles
1917 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057 8.8 11-12 26 - Waitsburg Waitsburg High School Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 87 students10
8.8 miles
420 Coppei Ave
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351 8.8 9-12 87 - Waitsburg Preston Hall Middle School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 71 students10
8.9 miles
605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-6351 8.9 6-8 71
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