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Dixon USD 170 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,486 students in Dixon USD 170 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dixon USD 170 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
2,486 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Dixon USD 170 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#634 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
27%
# Black Students
80 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
1,982 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
80%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
233 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
161
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
150
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
190
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
213
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,425 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,855
$21,914
Spending / Student
$17,425
$21,170
Best Dixon USD 170 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
618 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Grades: 4-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Reagan Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Grades: 2-3
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Grades: PK-1
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dixon USD 170 School District?
Dixon USD 170 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,486 students.
What is the rank of Dixon USD 170 School District?
Dixon USD 170 School District is ranked #622 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon USD 170 School District?
80% of Dixon USD 170 School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixon USD 170 School District?
Dixon USD 170 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dixon USD 170 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,425 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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