Dixon 7-8
Tel:
(406)246-3566
- Dixon 7-8 serves 8 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is <50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 21%.
Top Placements
Dixon 7-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dixon 7-8's student population of 8 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 8 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dixon 7-8's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dixon 7-8 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.20. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | #215 out of 573 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 38% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 4% |
| White | 37% | 79% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.20 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dixon Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dixon 7-8 is Frenchtown High School (20.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Frenchtown 7-8 (21.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St Ignatius Elementary School (10.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Ignatius St Ignatius Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 243 students
10.7 miles
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406)745-3811 10.7 PK-5 243 - Charlo Charlo Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 149 students
11.0 miles
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406)644-2206 11.0 PK-6 149 - Arlee Arlee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 260 students
15.3 miles
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406)726-3216 15.3 PK-6 260 - Ronan Pablo Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 205 students
21.9 miles
42080 4th Ave. E.
Ronan, MT 59864
(406)676-3390 21.9 PK-4 205 - Pablo Two Eagle River School Grades: 8-12 | 122 students
21.9 miles
Po Box 160
Pablo, MT 59855
(406)675-0292 21.9 8-12 122
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