Dixon Elementary School District

411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dixon Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 44 students in Dixon Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Dixon Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
44 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dixon Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#302 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11-19%
35%
30-39%
46%
<50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.40
% American Indian
50%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
39%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,096
$18,438
Spending / Student
$25,942
$17,330

Best Dixon Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dixon Elementary School District?
Dixon Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 44 students.
What is the rank of Dixon Elementary School District?
Dixon Elementary School District is ranked #252 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon Elementary School District?
50% of Dixon Elementary School District students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School District?
Dixon Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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