Summary:
The 65459 zip code area is home to three schools - Dixon Elementary, Dixon High, and Dixon Middle - all part of the Dixon R-I school district. While Dixon Elementary consistently performs well, the middle and high schools in the district face challenges in academic proficiency and end-of-course exam scores.
Dixon Elementary stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 40% of Missouri elementary schools over the past 3 years with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in math and English language arts proficiency for grades 3-5 and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1. In contrast, Dixon High struggles, with its end-of-course exam scores significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in Algebra I and Algebra II.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25.6% to 25.6% and potential equity issues, as Dixon Elementary has a higher percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the other schools. The district may benefit from a closer examination of the factors contributing to these disparities and implementing targeted interventions to support student success across all grade levels.
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