Dixon Elementary School

Summary:

Dixon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Irvington, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 503. The school is part of the Mobile County school district, which is ranked 96 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Dixon Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (64.61%) compared to the surrounding schools, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in state assessments, is generally lower than the county and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 20.25%, compared to the county's 30.58% and the state's 42.16%. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively higher for special education students but lower for female students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Over the past several years, Dixon Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with its ranking ranging from 169 out of 695 schools in 2013-2014 to 439 out of 684 schools in 2023-2024. This places the school in the bottom 50% of elementary schools in the state. When compared to the nearby schools in the same district, such as Cora Castlen Elementary, Dixon Elementary generally underperforms in academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts across various grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8650 Four Mile Rd
       Irvington, AL  36544


(251) 824-4314

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,108 Help


Students who attend Dixon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Peter F Alba Middle School
High:    Alma Bryant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.6%
African American:
11.5%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Compare Details Dixon Elementary School ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 24th among 50 ranked elementary schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), African American (11.5%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary School is 20.9. 50 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Elementary School is $9,108. 38 elementary schools in the Mobile County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dixon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Elementary School 439th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Dixon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dixon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.39 360th 623 42.2%
2005 43.51 436th 688 36.6%
2006 60.99 257th 689 62.7%
2007 72.72 163rd 698 76.6%
2008 59.70 285th 698 59.2%
2009 65.76 219th 696 68.5%
2010 69.34 185th 704 73.7%
2011 65.99 245th 709 65.4%
2012 76.02 118th 696 83.0%
2013 69.64 181st 696 74.0%
2014 70.34 169th 695 75.7%
2015 61.54 224th 691 67.6%
2016 52.55 322nd 691 53.4%
2017 44.47 404th 688 41.3%
2018 51.21 355th 680 47.8%
2019 41.92 421st 681 38.2%
2021 48.74 355th 692 48.7%
2022 38.85 420th 687 38.9%
2023 45.61 374th 680 45.0%
2024 39.05 439th 684 35.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.68 181st 280 35.4%
2018 33.91 231st 344 32.8%
2019 26.01 319th 392 18.6%
2021 54.86 137th 398 65.6%
2022 44.76 166th 345 51.9%
2023 53.32 135th 373 63.8%
2024 51.88 160th 395 59.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.72 242nd 567 57.3%
2018 52.50 325th 651 50.1%
2019 45.56 370th 649 43.0%
2021 57.49 264th 653 59.6%
2022 37.58 419th 651 35.6%
2023 57.99 254th 623 59.2%
2024 47.23 362nd 670 46.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.46 8th 39 79.5%
2019 45.35 20th 38 47.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.65 397th 639 37.9%
2018 39.22 416th 640 35.0%
2019 43.08 403rd 646 37.6%
2021 57.48 267th 656 59.3%
2022 40.03 405th 656 38.3%
2023 34.60 432nd 645 33.0%
2024 28.68 475th 650 26.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.75 367th 639 42.6%
2018 58.32 281st 650 56.8%
2019 37.21 427th 650 34.3%
2021 38.10 418th 669 37.5%
2022 36.53 422nd 669 36.9%
2023 52.91 310th 649 52.2%
2024 47.21 357th 655 45.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 2.28 19th 19 0.0%
2019 9.46 21st 21 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.64 41st 423 90.3%
2019 65.62 105th 426 75.4%
2021 38.67 245th 426 42.5%
2022 26.83 332nd 426 22.1%
2023 37.46 259th 427 39.3%
2024 36.15 270th 420 35.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.91 84th 152 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 14.60 344th 369 6.8%
2018 28.21 403rd 508 20.7%
2019 21.53 459th 529 13.2%
2021 35.85 351st 539 34.9%
2022 26.07 436th 540 19.3%
2023 30.99 393rd 528 25.6%
2024 27.31 433rd 535 19.1%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dixon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 852 852
1989 638 178 62 0 0 n/a n/a 0 878
1990 621 165 49 0 3 n/a n/a 0 838
1991 637 181 44 0 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1992 621 179 43 2 5 n/a n/a 0 850
1993 632 192 52 0 1 n/a n/a 0 877
1994 660 195 46 0 0 n/a n/a 0 901
1995 674 224 55 0 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1996 674 224 55 0 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1997 681 212 48 0 0 n/a n/a 0 941
1998 665 204 50 0 0 n/a n/a 0 919
1999 553 172 44 1 1 n/a n/a 0 771
2000 566 161 54 2 1 n/a n/a 0 784
2001 593 175 54 2 2 n/a n/a 0 826
2002 586 142 50 4 3 n/a n/a 0 785
2003 586 142 50 4 3 n/a n/a 0 785
2004 601 140 52 4 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2005 558 137 55 9 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2006 398 73 34 3 2 n/a n/a 1 511
2007 330 66 39 2 0 n/a n/a 1 438
2008 330 70 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 318 65 54 6 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 298 59 55 15 1 n/a n/a 1 429
2011 288 50 62 15 3 0 0 0 418
2012 325 43 54 14 1 0 3 0 440
2013 333 48 58 20 2 0 6 0 467
2014 360 48 56 17 2 0 5 0 488
2015 324 45 50 24 5 0 19 0 467
2016 352 66 49 30 1 0 24 0 522
2017 344 63 53 29 0 0 35 0 524
2018 311 70 45 31 0 0 37 0 494
2019 305 66 47 32 0 0 37 0 487
2020 313 50 37 27 2 0 34 0 463
2021 265 62 42 19 1 0 50 0 439
2022 296 53 39 18 1 0 55 1 463
2023 325 58 42 20 5 1 52 0 503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dixon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 852 42.0 20.2 0
1989 878 44.0 19.9 n/a
1990 838 45.0 18.6 0
1991 862 45.0 19.1 n/a
1992 850 46.0 18.4 n/a
1993 877 49.0 17.9 n/a
1994 901 50.0 18.0 n/a
1995 953 54.8 17.4 n/a
1996 953 54.8 17.4 n/a
1997 941 53.0 17.8 63.1
1998 919 54.0 17.0 64.1
1999 771 52.0 14.8 71.6
2000 784 53.0 14.8 72.7
2001 826 55.0 15.0 74.9
2002 785 54.0 14.5 75.7
2003 785 54.0 14.5 75.7
2004 797 55.0 14.5 73.8
2005 761 55.9 13.6 74.6
2006 511 41.0 12.4 81.6
2007 438 35.3 12.4 76.7
2008 440 33.8 13.0 72.7
2009 443 28.2 15.5 70.7
2010 429 24.0 17.8 75.9
2011 418 28.0 14.9 77.8
2012 440 25.0 17.6 77.5
2013 467 30.0 15.5 80.5
2014 488 26.0 18.7 79.3
2015 467 24.0 19.4 49.7
2016 522 25.0 20.8 50.8
2017 524 27.4 19.1 53.2
2018 494 27.4 18.0 79.4
2019 487 25.4 19.1 79.7
2020 463 26.4 17.5 75.4
2021 439 23.4 18.7 74.9
2022 463 26.0 17.8 75.4
2023 503 24.0 20.9 76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dixon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 852 42.0 20.2 0
1989 878 44.0 19.9 n/a
1990 838 45.0 18.6 0
1991 862 45.0 19.1 n/a
1992 850 46.0 18.4 n/a
1993 877 49.0 17.9 n/a
1994 901 50.0 18.0 n/a
1995 953 54.8 17.4 n/a
1996 953 54.8 17.4 n/a
1997 941 53.0 17.8 63.1
1998 919 54.0 17.0 64.1
1999 771 52.0 14.8 71.6
2000 784 53.0 14.8 72.7
2001 826 55.0 15.0 74.9
2002 785 54.0 14.5 75.7
2003 785 54.0 14.5 75.7
2004 797 55.0 14.5 73.8
2005 761 55.9 13.6 74.6
2006 511 41.0 12.4 81.6
2007 438 35.3 12.4 76.7
2008 440 33.8 13.0 72.7
2009 443 28.2 15.5 70.7
2010 429 24.0 17.8 75.9
2011 418 28.0 14.9 77.8
2012 440 25.0 17.6 77.5
2013 467 30.0 15.5 80.5
2014 488 26.0 18.7 79.3
2015 467 24.0 19.4 49.7
2016 522 25.0 20.8 50.8
2017 524 27.4 19.1 53.2
2018 494 27.4 18.0 79.4
2019 487 25.4 19.1 79.7
2020 463 26.4 17.5 75.4
2021 439 23.4 18.7 74.9
2022 463 26.0 17.8 75.4
2023 503 24.0 20.9 76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,387 (15.2%) $7,711 (84.7%) $9,108

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 421st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 374th of 680 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dixon Elementary School)47.429.2
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)53.734.6
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Elementary School)29.325.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)45.527
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Elementary School)47.828.4
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)46.932.6
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students487503
 3.3%
African American6658
 12.1%
American Indian05
Asian4742
 10.6%
Hispanic3220
 37.5%
Pacific Islander01
White305325
 6.6%
Two or More Races3752
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.7%76.1%
 3.5%


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Dixon Elementary School ranks 439th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dixon Elementary School are 65% White, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended Dixon Elementary School.

Students who attend Dixon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Peter F Alba Middle School
High : Alma Bryant High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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