Serving 291 students in grades 5-8, Dixie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dixie Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of New Lebanon, OH, encompassing approximately 29.1 square miles. The zone offers a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to its edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dixie Middle School's student population of 291 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dixie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixie Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2041 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie Middle School's ranking?
Dixie Middle School is ranked #2041 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dixie Middle School often compared to?
Dixie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton Regional Stem School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dixie Middle School?
291 students attend Dixie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dixie Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixie Middle School?
Dixie Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dixie Middle School offer ?
Dixie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixie Middle School part of?
Dixie Middle School is part of New Lebanon Local School District.
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