Dixon Elementary School
Dixon Elementary School serves 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dixon Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Dixon Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 525 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Rankings
Dixon Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,025 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dixon Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #97 out of 2025 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 74% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elmbrook School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dixon Elementary School is Central High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pilgrim Park Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookfield Central High School Math: 59% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,254 student10
1.0 miles
16900 W Gebhardt Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 785-3910 1 9-12 1,254 - Elm Grove Pilgrim Park Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 824 students10
1.0 miles
1500 Pilgrim Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3920 1 6-8 824 - Brookfield Burleigh Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 60%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 786 students10
1.2 miles
16185 Burleigh Pl
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-5280 1.2 PK-5 786 - Elm Grove Tonawanda Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 390 students10
1.4 miles
13605 Underwood River Pkwy
Elm Grove, WI 53122
(262) 785-3950 1.4 PK-5 390 - Brookfield East High School Math: 59% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,256 student10
1.5 miles
3305 N Lilly Rd
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 781-3500 1.5 9-12 1,256
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