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Dixon Elementary School

8650 Four Mile Rd
Irvington, AL 36544

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Dixon Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Dixon Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
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:

School Overview

Dixon Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

439 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Dixon Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Dixon Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#594 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Dixon Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

14%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

Black

14%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

60%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Dixon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dixon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mobile County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dixon Elementary School's ranking?

Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?

439 students attend Dixon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Dixon Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

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

What school district is Dixon Elementary School part of?

Dixon Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 439 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education