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Elementary Schools in Dixon, California

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 31.1/100

Dixon, California has 6 ranked elementary schools 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 on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Dixon schools average 8.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

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%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
28.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Dixon schools compare

Dixon's 6 ranked elementary schools average 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.

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

Chronic absenteeism in Dixon averages 28.5%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Dixon ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dixon High
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
13.4%Solid
59/100
2Tremont Elementary
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
34/100
3Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
31/100
4John Knight Middle
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
28/100
5Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Dixon Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
21/100
6Maine 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.

Private Schools in Dixon

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Neighborhood Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 88 students
11:1Private
Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 42 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Dixon

  • 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.

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