Summary:
The Dixon Elementary school district in Montana is home to two small schools: Dixon Elementary, which serves grades PK-6, and Dixon 7-8, which serves grades 7-8. These schools have a notable demographic, with Dixon Elementary having a 41.3% Native American student population, significantly higher than the state average, and Dixon 7-8 having an even higher percentage of Native American students at 70%.
Despite their small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of 7.7 and 4.6 respectively, both schools have low overall state rankings, with Dixon Elementary ranked 287 out of 332 elementary schools and Dixon 7-8 ranked 97 out of 190 middle schools in the state. This suggests that there may be other factors contributing to their academic performance, which could be an area for further investigation.
The small school sizes, particularly at Dixon 7-8 with only 10 students, raise questions about the sustainability and viability of these schools. Additionally, the lack of free/reduced lunch data is a notable gap in the information provided, as this metric could provide valuable context for understanding the schools' performance and resource needs.
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