¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,941 students in Dixon Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Dixon Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
7,692 Schools
# Students
3,028 Students
3,821,650 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
173,957 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
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
55%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
25%
21%
% 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 $19,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,806 is less than the state median of $18,400. 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
$19,979
Spending / Student
$16,806
$18,400

Best Dixon Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%

Recent Articles

Charter Schools vs Public Schools 2025: Key Differences & Trends
Charter Schools vs Public Schools 2025: Key Differences & Trends
Explore updated 2025 insights comparing charter schools vs public schools, enrollment, academic outcomes, funding, and real-world examples for families and educators.
Are Public Schools Ready for the 21st Century? 2025 Update
Are Public Schools Ready for the 21st Century? 2025 Update
Explore 2025 insights on whether public schools are ready for the 21st century, covering performance, technology, equity, funding, and future-ready learning.
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide
A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

Quick Links