Summary:
The Dixon R-I school district in Missouri has only one high school, Dixon High, which serves students in grades 9-12. The data indicates that Dixon High is a struggling school with significant academic challenges and inconsistent performance compared to state averages.
Dixon High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 246 out of 352 Missouri high schools in 2022-2023 to 313 out of 361 in 2021-2022. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 289 out of 378 Missouri high schools. The school's overall rating by SchoolDigger is 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance compared to other Missouri high schools. Dixon High's four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate is higher than the state average.
Academically, Dixon High's proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, and American History. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (45.85%) suggests that it serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, the data indicates that these resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the school's specific needs.
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