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Schools in 95620 — Dixon, California

95620 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.1 — 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.9 to 59.4, a 46.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
31.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.5
12.9 – 59.4
Avg Exceeded %
8.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95620 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Dixon High with a Scope Score of 59 and 13.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95620 averages 28.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95620 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95620
95620Dixon631.1
95621Citrus Heights733.2+2.1
95623El Dorado453.0+21.9
95616Davis1158.5+27.4
95624Elk Grove1252.7+21.6
95627Esparto336.7+5.6

School archetypes in 95620

1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95620 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

All schools in 95620

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Dixon High
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
59Solano13.4%37.5%16.2%3.9%
2Tremont Elementary
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
34Solano13.9%36.1%19.6%3.0%
3Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
31Solano11.8%32.4%25.8%1.7%
4John Knight Middle
Dixon Unified On the Rise
28Solano6.6%24.3%27.0%12.6%
5Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
21Solano4.1%18.9%18.8%1.9%
6Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
13Solano0.0%5.0%63.8%3.2%

Schools in 95620 on the map

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 95620

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Dixon good?
Dixon's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1/100, which is 12.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Dixon?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Dixon is Dixon High with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 13.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Dixon schools compare to the state average?
Dixon elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.9 to 59.4, a 46.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Dixon?
Dixon has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.