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Dixon Unified School District

180 South First St. Ste. 6
Dixon, CA 95620-3447
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dixon Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,028 students in Dixon Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Dixon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
3,028 Students
5,826,973 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
268,008 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dixon Unified School District, which is ranked #1288 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1218 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
34%
32%
47%
17%
29%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
25%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,806 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,962
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,806
$18,395

Best Dixon Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 College Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6360
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6380
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Pheasant Run Dr.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6320
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
John Knight Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 East A St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6350
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Maine Prairie High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 North Lincoln St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Gr: 10-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Dixon Community Day
Alternative School
295 East C St.
Dixon, CA 95620
(707) 693-6340
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,028 students.
What is the rank of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District is ranked #1288 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon Unified School District?
61% of Dixon Unified School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixon Unified School District?
Dixon Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Dixon Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,806 is less than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,028 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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