Dixon Elementary School ranked #624 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak of #172 in 2012, placing it in the top 50% statewide overall but showing a downward trend over recent years.
Math proficiency was 28%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 50–54%, significantly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased moderately to 507 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1; 68% of students qualified for free lunch and 8% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting stable socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 29 teachers and a 35% minority enrollment, including 38 Asian/Pacific Islander, 65 Black, and 25 Hispanic students among its total population.
Dixon Elementary demonstrated declining graduation rates recently, with 79% in 2023 below the Alabama state average of 88% and the district average of 85%, indicating a lag in student success outcomes.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dixon Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Irvington, AL, covering an area of approximately 17 square miles. Most families reside within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dixon Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixon Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
67%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixon Elementary School's ranking?
Dixon Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dixon Elementary School often compared to?
Dixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna F Booth Elementary School, Saint Elmo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?
526 students attend Dixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dixon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dixon Elementary School offer ?
Dixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixon Elementary School part of?
Dixon Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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