Dixon Middle

Summary:

Dixon Middle is a public middle school located in Provo, Utah, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 936. The school is part of the Provo District, which is ranked 43 out of 100 in Utah and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dixon Middle stands out from nearby schools like Maple Grove Middle and Diamond Fork Middle in several key ways. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (38.03%) and Pacific Islander (2.56%) students. However, Dixon Middle's academic performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally lower than the Provo District and Utah state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 35% at Dixon Middle, compared to 42.5% in the Provo District and 41.4% statewide.

Additionally, Dixon Middle has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.94% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools. This challenge, combined with the school's declining academic performance over the past few years, has resulted in Dixon Middle consistently ranking in the bottom half of Utah middle schools, with a ranking of 158 out of 216 in 2022-2023. Despite these challenges, there is potential for improvement, as the school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, indicating that with the right interventions and support, Dixon Middle could potentially improve its academic performance and student outcomes.


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Public 7-8

 750 W 200 N
       Provo, UT  84601


(801) 374-4980

District: Provo District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,071 Help


Students who attend Dixon Middle usually attend:

High:    Provo High

Feeder schools for Dixon Middle:

Elementary:    Amelia Earhart School
    Franklin School
    Lakeview School
    Sunset View School
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Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  936

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
38.0%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dixon Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.68. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Middle is $9,071.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Provo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Provo District 39th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dixon Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 34.95 164th 200 18.0%
2009 44.70 145th 205 29.3%
2010 41.15 154th 201 23.4%
2011 47.84 148th 222 33.3%
2012 51.02 158th 238 33.6%
2013 49.52 161st 243 33.7%
2014 53.96 90th 185 51.4%
2015 37.72 141st 210 32.9%
2016 53.89 103rd 209 50.7%
2017 49.53 110th 206 46.6%
2018 41.71 107th 172 37.8%
2019 45.93 129th 222 41.9%
2021 42.00 124th 213 41.8%
2022 27.52 156th 209 25.4%
2023 30.68 158th 216 26.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.94 28th 46 39.1%
2023 41.64 26th 46 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.39 105th 133 21.1%
2023 28.14 107th 138 22.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.44 71st 100 29.0%
2023 25.61 81st 99 18.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.12 132nd 191 30.9%
2023 45.18 103rd 191 46.1%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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.

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Enrollment information for Dixon Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 834 1 15 19 15 n/a n/a 0 884
1989 913 2 24 37 24 n/a n/a 0 1000
1990 925 5 35 47 23 n/a n/a 0 1035
1991 946 4 38 50 24 n/a n/a 0 1062
1992 979 2 39 60 28 n/a n/a 0 1108
1993 1027 2 39 59 11 n/a n/a 0 1138
1994 967 7 35 76 14 n/a n/a 0 1099
1995 880 4 41 80 15 n/a n/a 0 1020
1996 880 4 41 80 15 n/a n/a 0 1020
1997 558 3 36 79 12 n/a n/a 0 688
1998 544 1 33 95 17 n/a n/a 0 690
1999 514 1 35 108 23 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 506 5 27 109 14 n/a n/a 0 661
2001 471 5 32 98 8 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 437 4 31 130 13 n/a n/a 0 615
2003 437 4 31 130 13 n/a n/a 0 615
2004 458 3 31 145 14 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 430 4 33 177 13 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 604 11 35 275 13 n/a n/a 0 938
2007 599 12 22 253 11 n/a n/a 0 897
2008 511 9 29 258 9 n/a n/a 1 817
2009 507 10 29 270 12 n/a n/a 2 830
2010 514 11 24 280 14 n/a n/a 19 862
2011 523 10 6 289 14 20 0 0 862
2012 488 9 2 295 7 25 8 0 834
2013 485 12 9 284 5 30 9 0 834
2014 472 13 13 300 4 25 11 0 838
2015 450 11 12 302 10 24 13 0 822
2016 465 9 7 302 16 32 16 0 847
2017 499 5 6 298 13 28 20 0 869
2018 471 9 6 300 8 29 14 0 837
2019 486 12 10 320 7 25 24 0 884
2020 539 8 11 356 12 31 29 0 986
2021 504 6 6 347 10 28 29 0 930
2022 493 5 6 340 10 28 38 0 920
2023 485 8 5 356 10 24 47 1 936

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 44.1 20.0 n/a
1989 1000 48.0 20.8 n/a
1990 1035 47.0 22.0 29.2
1991 1062 47.7 22.2 26.4
1992 1108 48.5 22.8 28.5
1993 1138 50.3 22.6 30.9
1994 1099 50.3 21.8 29.4
1995 1020 53.5 19.1 31.4
1996 1020 53.5 19.1 31.4
1997 688 37.8 18.2 30.2
1998 690 39.0 17.7 35.1
1999 681 40.2 16.9 46.4
2000 661 41.0 16.1 49.9
2001 614 36.0 17.1 46.7
2002 615 33.0 18.6 54.1
2003 615 33.0 18.6 54.1
2004 651 33.0 19.7 53
2005 657 33.5 19.6 57.2
2006 938 46.0 20.4 57.2
2007 897 46.3 19.4 0.3
2008 817 41.2 19.8 68.5
2009 830 65.8 20.3 65.2
2010 862 41.5 20.7 61.7
2011 862 44.8 19.2 56.4
2012 834 41.2 20.2 66.9
2013 834 39.7 20.9 n/a
2014 838 40.1 20.8 60.4
2015 822 n/a n/a 59.2
2016 847 n/a n/a 56.9
2017 869 40.1 21.6 53.5
2018 837 n/a n/a 53.4
2019 884 44.4 19.9 51.1
2020 986 47.0 20.9 49.9
2021 930 n/a n/a 47.5
2022 920 50.6 18.1 38.6
2023 936 48.9 19.1 45.9

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 44.1 20.0 n/a
1989 1000 48.0 20.8 n/a
1990 1035 47.0 22.0 29.2
1991 1062 47.7 22.2 26.4
1992 1108 48.5 22.8 28.5
1993 1138 50.3 22.6 30.9
1994 1099 50.3 21.8 29.4
1995 1020 53.5 19.1 31.4
1996 1020 53.5 19.1 31.4
1997 688 37.8 18.2 30.2
1998 690 39.0 17.7 35.1
1999 681 40.2 16.9 46.4
2000 661 41.0 16.1 49.9
2001 614 36.0 17.1 46.7
2002 615 33.0 18.6 54.1
2003 615 33.0 18.6 54.1
2004 651 33.0 19.7 53
2005 657 33.5 19.6 57.2
2006 938 46.0 20.4 57.2
2007 897 46.3 19.4 0.3
2008 817 41.2 19.8 68.5
2009 830 65.8 20.3 65.2
2010 862 41.5 20.7 61.7
2011 862 44.8 19.2 56.4
2012 834 41.2 20.2 66.9
2013 834 39.7 20.9 n/a
2014 838 40.1 20.8 60.4
2015 822 n/a n/a 59.2
2016 847 n/a n/a 56.9
2017 869 40.1 21.6 53.5
2018 837 n/a n/a 53.4
2019 884 44.4 19.9 51.1
2020 986 47.0 20.9 49.9
2021 930 n/a n/a 47.5
2022 920 50.6 18.1 38.6
2023 936 48.9 19.1 45.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixon Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $522 (5.8%) $8,549 (94.2%) $9,071

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon Middle

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 129th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 158th of 216 Middle schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dixon Middle)44.935
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Provo District)5242.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)44.141.4
 2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Middle)38.337.3
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Provo District)44.445
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)45.244.9
 0.3%
7th Grade Science (Dixon Middle)44.143.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade Science (Provo District)48.244.7
 3.5%
   7th Grade Science (Utah)44.545.5
 1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dixon Middle)43.828
 15.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Provo District)51.234.2
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Middle)37.625.4
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Provo District)38.731.1
 7.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Dixon Middle)43.139
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Provo District)52.443.3
 9.1%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students884936
 5.9%
African American128
 33.3%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic320356
 11.3%
Pacific Islander2524
 4%
White486485
 0.2%
Two or More Races2447
 95.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%45.9%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dixon Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 936 students attended Dixon Middle.

Students at Dixon Middle are 52% White, 38% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Dixon Middle usually go on to attend Provo High


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