Dixon Unified
Dixon Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 31.1/100 — 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dixon High at 59/100, where 13.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,363 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 28.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 29.0/100 | 3 | 10.0% | 21.4% |
| Middle | Needs Support 27.5/100 | 1 | 6.6% | 27.0% |
| High | Developing 36.1/100 | 2 | 6.7% | 40.0% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Dixon Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Dixon Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 46.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 28.5%, 10.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.4%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Dixon High leads the district at 59 with 13.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Dixon Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Dixon Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Dixon Unified spends $12,363 per student in current expenditures — $2,451 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
Dixon Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.0 — 14.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -7.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Tremont Elementary with a Scope Score of 34 and 13.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tremont Elementary Dixon Unified Building Momentum | 13.9% | Developing 34/100 |
| 2 | Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary Dixon Unified Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 3 | Gretchen Higgins Elementary Dixon Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 21/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Dixon Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.5 — 13.0 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +11.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is John Knight Middle with a Scope Score of 28 and 6.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Knight Middle Dixon Unified On the Rise | 6.6% | Needs Support 28/100 |
High Schools (2)
Dixon Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.1 — 11.3 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Dixon High with a Scope Score of 59 and 13.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon High Dixon Unified Building Momentum | 13.4% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Maine Prairie High (Continuation) Dixon Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 13/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Dixon Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology