Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dixon Elementary School's student population of 35 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Rankings
Dixon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixon Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#579 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
46%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
46%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixon Elementary School's ranking?
Dixon Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Dixon Elementary School?
35 students attend Dixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Dixon Elementary School students are American Indian, 46% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School?
Dixon Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dixon Elementary School offer ?
Dixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixon Elementary School part of?
Dixon Elementary School is part of Dixon Elementary School District.
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