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Dixon Elementary

Summary:

Dixon Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Dixon, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 46 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 36.96% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 41.3% Native American, and 13.04% two or more races.

Academically, Dixon Elementary is struggling compared to its peers. The school's proficiency rates on Montana state tests are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 25% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 15% proficient or better in reading, compared to state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. This trend has persisted over the past few years, and the school's statewide ranking has declined from 127th out of 287 Montana elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 287th out of 332 in 2022-2023, with a current rating of 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, nearby schools like Charlo Elementary and St. Ignatius Elementary School have significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.4 to 7.7 students per teacher, Dixon Elementary's academic performance is a concern. The school's high percentage of Native American students (41.3%) may be a contributing factor, as well as its remote location and potential resource constraints. Further investigation into the specific challenges faced by the school and its community would be necessary to identify the root causes of the performance gap and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 411 B Street
       Dixon, MT  59831

(406) 246-3566

District: Dixon Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
287th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,027 Help


Students who attend Dixon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dixon 7-8
High:    Charlo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  46

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
41.3%
White:
37.0%
Two or more races:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dixon Elementary ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dixon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (41.3%), White (37%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary is 7.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Elementary is $20,027.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dixon Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dixon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Elementary 263rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dixon Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 61.72 127th 287 55.7%
2021 17.43 307th 356 13.8%
2022 11.74 304th 329 7.6%
2023 17.01 287th 332 13.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dixon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 62 62
1991 7 0 0 0 47 n/a n/a 0 54
1992 12 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 45
1993 13 0 0 0 42 n/a n/a 0 55
1994 16 0 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 60
1995 21 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 58
1996 21 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 58
1997 16 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 25 1 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 56
1999 24 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 57
2000 13 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 41
2001 23 0 0 0 28 n/a n/a 0 51
2002 41 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 74
2003 41 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 74
2004 28 0 0 1 27 n/a n/a 0 56
2005 25 0 0 1 34 n/a n/a 0 60
2006 32 0 0 3 36 n/a n/a 0 71
2007 33 0 0 3 42 n/a n/a 0 78
2008 24 0 0 2 35 n/a n/a 0 61
2009 29 0 0 2 34 n/a n/a 0 65
2010 18 0 0 3 30 n/a n/a 0 51
2011 17 0 0 8 22 0 13 0 60
2012 16 0 0 6 24 0 10 0 56
2013 10 0 0 5 17 0 11 0 43
2014 11 1 0 4 13 0 11 0 40
2015 6 1 0 4 13 0 8 0 32
2016 16 1 0 3 13 0 8 0 41
2017 12 1 0 5 13 0 8 0 39
2018 19 1 0 4 12 0 12 0 48
2019 21 1 0 4 9 0 8 0 43
2020 19 1 0 5 17 0 10 0 52
2021 13 1 0 3 21 0 5 0 43
2022 13 0 0 2 21 0 9 0 45
2023 17 0 0 4 19 0 6 0 46

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 62 4.5 13.7 61.3
1991 54 3.8 14.2 68.5
1992 45 3.8 11.8 68.9
1993 55 3.8 14.5 61.8
1994 60 4.3 14.0 73.3
1995 58 7.0 8.3 67.2
1996 58 7.0 8.3 67.2
1997 42 4.8 8.8 73.8
1998 56 4.8 11.7 78.6
1999 57 5.1 11.2 94.7
2000 41 5.2 7.9 92.7
2001 51 5.5 9.3 92.2
2002 74 5.7 13.0 77
2003 74 5.7 13.0 77
2004 56 4.9 11.4 92.9
2005 60 5.2 11.5 91.7
2006 71 5.3 13.4 69
2007 78 5.4 14.4 75.6
2008 61 5.3 11.5 95.1
2009 65 6.0 10.8 95.4
2010 51 5.9 8.5 94.1
2011 60 6.1 9.7 95
2012 56 6.9 8.1 94.6
2013 43 7.0 6.0 93
2014 40 6.9 5.7 92.5
2015 32 6.0 5.3 100
2016 41 6.0 6.8 100
2017 39 7.8 4.9 100
2018 48 7.8 6.1 100
2019 43 7.8 5.5 69.8
2020 52 6.8 7.6 100
2021 43 6.3 6.8 n/a
2022 45 7.0 6.4 n/a
2023 46 5.9 7.7 n/a

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 62 4.5 13.7 61.3
1991 54 3.8 14.2 68.5
1992 45 3.8 11.8 68.9
1993 55 3.8 14.5 61.8
1994 60 4.3 14.0 73.3
1995 58 7.0 8.3 67.2
1996 58 7.0 8.3 67.2
1997 42 4.8 8.8 73.8
1998 56 4.8 11.7 78.6
1999 57 5.1 11.2 94.7
2000 41 5.2 7.9 92.7
2001 51 5.5 9.3 92.2
2002 74 5.7 13.0 77
2003 74 5.7 13.0 77
2004 56 4.9 11.4 92.9
2005 60 5.2 11.5 91.7
2006 71 5.3 13.4 69
2007 78 5.4 14.4 75.6
2008 61 5.3 11.5 95.1
2009 65 6.0 10.8 95.4
2010 51 5.9 8.5 94.1
2011 60 6.1 9.7 95
2012 56 6.9 8.1 94.6
2013 43 7.0 6.0 93
2014 40 6.9 5.7 92.5
2015 32 6.0 5.3 100
2016 41 6.0 6.8 100
2017 39 7.8 4.9 100
2018 48 7.8 6.1 100
2019 43 7.8 5.5 69.8
2020 52 6.8 7.6 100
2021 43 6.3 6.8 n/a
2022 45 7.0 6.4 n/a
2023 46 5.9 7.7 n/a

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $25,689
2022 $19,171
2023 $20,027

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon Elementary

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4346
 7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian919
 111.1%
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White2117
 19%
Two or More Races86
 25%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dixon Elementary

Students at Dixon Elementary are 41% American Indian, 37% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

Students who attend Dixon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dixon 7-8
High : Charlo High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Dixon Elementary.

Dixon Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Montana elementary schools.


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