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Dixon Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,010 students in Dixon Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Dixon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,010 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Dixon Unified School District, which is ranked #1323 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1271 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
90 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,837 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
55%
# Black Students
84 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
760 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
25%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
216
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
303
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,907 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,057
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,907
$19,787
Best Dixon Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 E. C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Tremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
John Knight Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 E. A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
Maine Prairie High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E. C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Grades: 10-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
295 E. C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,010 students.
What is the rank of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District is ranked #1323 out of 1,931 school districts in California (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 California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon Unified School District?
61% of Dixon Unified School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dixon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,907 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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