Summary:
The 65459 zip code area has only one middle school, Dixon Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Dixon R-I District. This school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 333 out of 438 Missouri middle schools in 2024-2025 to 375 out of 459 in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Dixon Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with student proficiency on state assessments (MAP tests) falling well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 24.3% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.5%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6% for the 2023-2024 school year, which can further impact student learning and achievement.
Despite the low performance, the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are relatively favorable, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of resources but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. The school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which could contribute to the academic challenges faced by the students.
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