Dixon High

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Dixon High ranks 246 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dixon High is a public high school located in Dixon, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 277 students. The school is part of the Dixon R-I school district, which is ranked 245 out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Dixon High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.61%) compared to nearby schools like Waynesville Senior High (56.57%), its academic performance is generally lower than state averages and nearby schools. For instance, only 22% of Dixon High students were proficient in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Additionally, 45.85% of Dixon High students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Rolla Senior High (33.79%) and Waynesville Senior High (38.85%). As a result, Dixon High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking of 246 out of 352 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

The data suggests that Dixon High faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, a higher percentage of students from low-income families, and a relatively low statewide ranking compared to nearby schools. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach that focuses on improving academic support, addressing socioeconomic barriers, and aligning the school's practices with best practices for student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

300 E. High School Dr
Dixon, MO 65459-0166

(573) 759-7163

District: Dixon R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,265

Feeder schools for Dixon High:

Elementary:	Dixon Elementary
Middle:	Dixon Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 277

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dixon High ranks worse than 69.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.01. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dixon High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon High is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Dixon High employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon High is $10,265.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dixon High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon High 246^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Dixon High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Dixon R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon R-I 245^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dixon High

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Rank History for all students at Dixon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.70	138^th	534	74.2%
2007	59.44	188^th	538	65.1%
2008	41.76	356^th	539	34.0%
2009	73.17	50^th	507	90.1%
2010	50.76	249^th	516	51.7%
2011	50.73	262^nd	528	50.4%
2012	33.10	410^th	522	21.5%
2013	38.03	373^rd	523	28.7%
2014	28.34	442^nd	521	15.2%
2015	43.44	296^th	504	41.3%
2016	26.25	333^rd	401	17.0%
2017	31.07	317^th	404	21.5%
2018	22.67	396^th	468	15.4%
2019	31.34	337^th	460	26.7%
2021	18.89	297^th	358	17.0%
2022	15.39	313^th	361	13.3%
2023	30.01	246^th	352	30.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.55	293^rd	382	23.3%
2019	34.52	258^th	368	29.9%
2021	39.79	147^th	255	42.4%
2022	73.58	37^th	250	85.2%
2023	46.59	119^th	268	55.6%

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Rank History for White students at Dixon High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.39	392^nd	440	10.9%
2019	26.59	340^th	430	20.9%
2021	15.42	277^th	309	10.4%
2022	19.21	264^th	310	14.8%
2023	30.41	203^rd	302	32.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dixon High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	372	372
1992	375	2	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1993	375	1	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1994	379	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1995	378	1	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	389
1996	378	1	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	389
1997	395	0	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	411
1998	374	0	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1999	398	0	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2000	362	2	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	377
2001	345	2	9	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	367
2002	337	7	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2003	337	7	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2004	333	6	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2005	313	6	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2006	308	9	7	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2007	313	4	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2008	295	7	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2009	308	6	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2010	309	2	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2011	294	3	2	7	0	0	0	0	306
2012	276	3	3	10	1	0	0	0	293
2013	310	5	3	9	1	0	0	0	328
2014	291	6	1	13	0	1	0	0	312
2015	286	3	4	10	0	1	0	0	304
2016	277	2	3	9	1	2	3	0	297
2017	264	2	3	8	2	0	3	0	282
2018	263	3	2	13	2	0	2	0	285
2019	250	2	1	9	6	0	3	0	271
2020	231	1	1	9	7	1	2	0	252
2021	231	1	1	13	4	1	3	0	254
2022	250	2	3	12	3	1	4	0	275
2023	251	3	3	13	2	1	4	0	277

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	372	21.0	17.7	n/a
1992	386	22.5	17.1	n/a
1993	385	21.3	18.1	n/a
1994	388	21.5	18.0	0
1995	389	24.8	15.7	n/a
1996	389	24.8	15.7	n/a
1997	411	24.3	16.9	26.8
1998	386	25.0	15.4	23.6
1999	408	24.6	16.6	37
2000	377	24.1	15.6	35.3
2001	367	23.9	15.4	30.8
2002	363	22.8	15.9	30.6
2003	363	22.8	15.9	30.6
2004	355	19.3	18.4	31.5
2005	337	20.3	16.6	40.9
2006	335	21.8	15.4	34.3
2007	334	20.8	16.1	37.1
2008	317	21.3	14.9	26.8
2009	331	21.5	15.3	35.3
2010	325	4.0	81.2	33.5
2011	306	22.6	13.5	35.6
2012	293	23.4	12.4	39.9
2013	328	23.0	14.2	35.1
2014	312	23.8	13.0	46.2
2015	304	25.0	12.1	46.4
2016	297	22.0	13.5	50.8
2017	282	20.4	13.8	50.4
2018	285	20.2	14.0	52.6
2019	271	20.2	13.3	49.8
2020	252	19.0	13.2	51.6
2021	254	21.0	12.0	50.8
2022	275	21.0	13.0	37.8
2023	277	23.2	11.9	45.8

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	372	21.0	17.7	n/a
1992	386	22.5	17.1	n/a
1993	385	21.3	18.1	n/a
1994	388	21.5	18.0	0
1995	389	24.8	15.7	n/a
1996	389	24.8	15.7	n/a
1997	411	24.3	16.9	26.8
1998	386	25.0	15.4	23.6
1999	408	24.6	16.6	37
2000	377	24.1	15.6	35.3
2001	367	23.9	15.4	30.8
2002	363	22.8	15.9	30.6
2003	363	22.8	15.9	30.6
2004	355	19.3	18.4	31.5
2005	337	20.3	16.6	40.9
2006	335	21.8	15.4	34.3
2007	334	20.8	16.1	37.1
2008	317	21.3	14.9	26.8
2009	331	21.5	15.3	35.3
2010	325	4.0	81.2	33.5
2011	306	22.6	13.5	35.6
2012	293	23.4	12.4	39.9
2013	328	23.0	14.2	35.1
2014	312	23.8	13.0	46.2
2015	304	25.0	12.1	46.4
2016	297	22.0	13.5	50.8
2017	282	20.4	13.8	50.4
2018	285	20.2	14.0	52.6
2019	271	20.2	13.3	49.8
2020	252	19.0	13.2	51.6
2021	254	21.0	12.0	50.8
2022	275	21.0	13.0	37.8
2023	277	23.2	11.9	45.8

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 High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$381 (4.0%)	$9,202 (96.0%)	$9,583
2020	$732 (7.2%)	$9,371 (92.7%)	$10,104
2021	$889 (8.5%)	$9,570 (91.5%)	$10,459
2022	$2,710 (26.4%)	$7,555 (73.6%)	$10,264

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 337^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 246^th of 352 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Dixon High)	29.6	22	7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Dixon R-I)	29.6	22	7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Dixon High)	41	30.2	10.8%
End of Course Biology I (Dixon R-I)	41	30.2	10.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English I (Dixon High)	45.6	49.3	3.7%
End of Course English I (Dixon R-I)	45.6	49.3	3.7%
End of Course English I (Missouri)	60	63.5	3.5%
End of Course Physics (Dixon High)	32.9	43.5	10.6%
End of Course Physics (Dixon R-I)	32.9	43.5	10.6%
End of Course Physics (Missouri)	37	49.4	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	277	2.2%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	9	13	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	250	251	0.4%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.8%	45.8%	4%

Schools Near Dixon High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	MAP Geometry (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	MAP American History (2023)	MAP Physics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	MAP American History End of Course	MAP Physics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dixon High	Public	9-12	300 E. High School Dr	Dixon	65459	Pulaski County	Dixon R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 759-7163	277	23	11.9	45.8%	251 (90.6%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	30	246^th of 352 public high schools	30.1%		15.4	313^th of 361 public high schools	13.3%	67								22.0	30.2		14.3	49.3	28.5		15.1	43.5	$10,265	$2,710	$7,555
Crocker High	Public	6-12	601 N Commercial	Crocker	65452	Pulaski County	Crocker R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 736-5000	299	22	13.6	39.5%	270 (90.3%)	9 (3.0%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	21	278^th of 352 public high schools	21.0%		16	310^th of 361 public high schools	14.1%	32	3.1	22.7	6.4	14.3	3.1	18.1	11.4	10.7	23.2								$10,566	$3,288	$7,278
Newburg High	Public	7-12	701 Wolf Pride Dr	Newburg	65550	Phelps County	Newburg R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 762-9653	208	16	12.6	54.8%	187 (89.9%)	4 (1.9%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)	17.7	288^th of 352 public high schools	18.2%		39.9	195^th of 361 public high schools	46.0%	93		34.8	17.2	13.8			24.1	12.1	21.6								$10,711	$1,330	$9,381
Iberia High	Public	7-12	201 Pemberton Dr	Iberia	65486	Miller County	Iberia R-V	No	No	No	No	(573) 793-2228	327	22	14.9	41.6%	314 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	30.3	242^nd of 352 public high schools	31.3%					(n/a)			23.9	23.9		20.6	23.9	27.9	28.5								$9,881	$1,623	$8,258
Waynesville Senior High	Public	9-12	200 G W Ln	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2400	1,704	86	19.8	38.8%	964 (56.6%)	210 (12.3%)	224 (13.1%)	32 (1.9%)	11 (0.6%)	39 (2.3%)	224 (13.1%)	55.5	103^rd of 352 public high schools	70.7%		56.4	109^th of 361 public high schools	69.8%	6								24.1	44.0	56.2	52.2			46.8			$12,449	$377	$12,071
Waynesville Career Center	Public	9-12	400 G.W. Lane	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2500	0	25	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vienna High	Public	9-12	300 Fourth Street	Vienna	65582	Maries County	Maries County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 422-3363	167	14	11.8	31.1%	159 (95.2%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	26.9	256^th of 352 public high schools	27.3%		48.9	155^th of 361 public high schools	57.1%	101								28.3	23.7								$10,468	$1,310	$9,158
Rolla Senior High	Public	9-12	900 Bulldog Run	Rolla	65401	Phelps County	Rolla 31	No	No	No	No	(573) 458-0140	1,323	69	19.1	33.8%	1,111 (84.0%)	43 (3.3%)	68 (5.1%)	29 (2.2%)	9 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (4.5%)	52.3	123^rd of 352 public high schools	65.1%		46.7	165^th of 361 public high schools	54.3%	42								20.5	42.2	57.9	46.8			38.1			$11,224	$2,363	$8,861
Richland High	Public	7-12	714 E Jefferson	Richland	65556	Pulaski County	Richland R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 765-3711	204	21	9.7	50.5%	194 (95.1%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)		30.8	15.4					60.8									$12,762	$2,005	$10,757
Rolla Technical Inst.	Public	9-12	1304 E 10th St	Rolla	65401	Phelps County	Rolla 31	No	No	No	No	(573) 458-0150	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dixon High

What schools feed into Dixon High?

Dixon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dixon Elementary
Middle : Dixon Middle

How many students attend Dixon High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 277 students attended Dixon High.

Is Dixon High a good school?

Dixon High ranks 246^th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dixon High?

Students at Dixon High are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Dixon High in?

Dixon R-I

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