Serving 936 students in grades 7-8, Dixon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 936 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Dixon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Dixon Middle School's student population of 936 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
936 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
Dixon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixon Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
38%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
52%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Dixon Middle School is ranked #636 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Dixon Middle School often compared to?
Dixon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Preparatory Academy, Centennial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Dixon Middle School?
936 students attend Dixon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dixon Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixon Middle School?
Dixon Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dixon Middle School offer ?
Dixon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dixon Middle School part of?
Dixon Middle School is part of Provo School District.
In what neighborhood is Dixon Middle School located?
Dixon Middle School is located in the Dixon neighborhood of Provo, UT. There are 1 other public schools located in Dixon.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 1/20/2020I love this school and I know im a student.5 3/16/2012I love this school so much. It has helped my child in so many ways
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I love this school and I know im a student.
I love this school so much. It has helped my child in so many ways
I have no idea what this parent is talking about. Nowhere in the school is there pornography, and if there were that I haven't seen I am sure they would totally do something about it. I recommend this school fr lots and lots of children and teens. Please check the school out yourself, and you will see. I PROMISE. Thanks.
This school does not notify parents of childrens problems until it is too late to fix anything. They put the "bad" kids into programs set up to fail. The language as you walk down the hall is horrible with no teacher involvement. The clothing is torn and dirty on many kids with teachers not caring. Not to mention some of the actions were to say the least pornographic.
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