Dixon Unified School District 170

The Dixon Unified School District 170 in Illinois operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools.

Among the standout schools, Washington Elementary School has the highest historical performance, ranking in the top half of Illinois elementary schools in the early 2000s, and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate. Madison School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. At the high school level, Dixon High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate compared to the district and state averages.

However, the district faces challenges, with significant gaps in proficiency rates between the schools and state averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts at the middle and high school levels. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district also suggest the need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes. The district may benefit from further analysis of resource allocation and targeted strategies to support student success and address disparities across the schools.