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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,471 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
2,471 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Dixon USD 170 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
28%
# Black Students
84 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,973 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
80%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
236 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
166
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,969 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,531 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,969
$21,964
Spending / Student
$17,531
$21,218
Best Dixon USD 170 School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 364 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
| 755 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
| 577 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
| 331 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 2,471 students.
What is the rank of Dixon USD 170 School District?
Dixon USD 170 School District is ranked #620 out of 844 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 17:1, 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 $17,531 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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