Dixon Elementary School

Summary:

Dixon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 509. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dixon Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates in core subjects that are well below state and district averages. The school's racial makeup is predominantly African American (98.23%), and it has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, nearby schools such as Carver STEM Academy, Mann Learning Community, and Warrendale Charter Academy, while also serving predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, generally perform better academically than Dixon Elementary School, suggesting that factors beyond just racial and socioeconomic demographics may be contributing to the school's poor performance.

Another significant concern at Dixon Elementary School is the extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 53% to 87.7% over the past 5 school years. This is significantly higher than the surrounding schools and is likely a major contributor to the school's low academic achievement. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,142 to $20,947 per student over the past 4 school years, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic performance, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as transportation, health, or family challenges, will be crucial in order to improve student outcomes at Dixon Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 8401 Trinity St
       Detroit, MI  48228-2807


(313) 947-1330

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1415th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,038 Help


Students who attend Dixon Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cody High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.2%
Hispanic:
0.8%
White:
0.6%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.5% Help


 See top rated Michigan elementary schools

 Compare Dixon Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Dixon Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 40th among 64 ranked elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.95. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Dixon Elementary School ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.54. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.2%), Hispanic (0.8%), White (0.6%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary School is 16, which is the 34th best among 64 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Dixon Elementary School employs 31.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Elementary School is $20,038. 53 elementary schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dixon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Elementary School 1415th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Dixon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Elementary School 890th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Dixon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Dixon Elementary School?

Rank History for Dixon Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all elementary school students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.45 1317th 1344 2.0%
2023 5.77 1428th 1470 2.9%
2024 6.95 1415th 1486 4.8%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.39 1388th 1397 0.6%
2022 6.45 1072nd 1099 2.5%
2023 8.24 1300th 1350 3.7%
2024 9.16 1312th 1381 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.93 1417th 1443 1.8%
2023 11.18 1198th 1321 9.3%
2024 18.06 1121st 1342 16.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.93 1429th 1446 1.2%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.99 454th 475 4.4%
2022 14.77 145th 158 8.2%
2023 17.32 289th 321 10.0%
2024 17.15 315th 348 9.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dixon Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.72 875th 883 0.9%
2024 4.54 890th 897 0.8%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.57 808th 815 0.9%
2023 5.44 815th 825 1.2%
2024 5.39 825th 836 1.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.94 776th 794 2.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.86 791st 797 0.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Dixon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.31 351st 366 4.1%
2023 12.96 296th 310 4.5%
2024 11.95 295th 300 1.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Dixon Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 








Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Dixon Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Dixon Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Dixon Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 4 441 1 1 0 0 2 0 449
2018 10 479 1 2 0 0 3 0 495
2019 14 459 1 1 1 0 2 0 478
2020 8 496 0 6 0 0 0 0 510
2021 6 530 0 1 0 1 0 0 538
2022 3 467 0 1 0 0 0 0 471
2023 3 500 0 4 1 1 0 0 509

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 449 25.0 17.9 83.5
2018 495 26.3 18.8 92.5
2019 478 31.5 15.1 93.3
2020 510 30.5 16.7 88.8
2021 538 30.0 17.9 91.1
2022 471 28.0 16.8 91.3
2023 509 31.7 16.0 93.5

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

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 449 25.0 17.9 83.5
2018 495 26.3 18.8 92.5
2019 478 31.5 15.1 93.3
2020 510 30.5 16.7 88.8
2021 538 30.0 17.9 91.1
2022 471 28.0 16.8 91.3
2023 509 31.7 16.0 93.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixon Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,460 (16.7%) $12,274 (83.3%) $14,734
2020 $4,797 (31.7%) $10,345 (68.3%) $15,142
2021 $2,164 (13.5%) $13,896 (86.5%) $16,060
2022 $7,162 (34.2%) $13,784 (65.8%) $20,946
2023 $6,541 (32.6%) $13,497 (67.4%) $20,038

Data source: Michigan 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Dixon Elementary School)37.512.1
 25.4%
   4th Grade Math (Detroit Public Schools Community District)10.911.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dixon Elementary School)6.24.8
 1.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)13.114.1
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dixon Elementary School)1216.4
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Detroit Public Schools Community District)24.524
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students478509
 6.5%
African American459500
 8.9%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander01
White143
 78.6%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%93.5%
 0.2%


Schools Near Dixon Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Dixon Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Dixon Elementary School.

Dixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

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

High : Cody High School

Students at Dixon Elementary School are 98% African American.


Rate Dixon Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Dixon Elementary School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 83 milliseconds.