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Dixon 7-8

Q: Is Dixon 7-8 a good school?

Dixon 7-8 ranks 155 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

155^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 30% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Dixon 7-8 is a small public middle school in Dixon, Montana, serving just 15 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Dixon Elementary School District, which is ranked 247 out of 387 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

With its tiny enrollment, Dixon 7-8 stands out from nearby middle schools, which range from 48 to 432 students. This small size likely allows for more personalized attention, but the school also faces challenges, including a 100% free/reduced lunch rate - significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. Academically, Dixon 7-8's performance has been inconsistent, with strengths in some subjects like English Language Arts and Science, but weaknesses in Mathematics.

Compared to middle schools in the area, such as Ronan Middle School, Arlee 7-8, St Ignatius Middle School, and Charlo 6-8, Dixon 7-8 stands out for its small size, high free/reduced lunch rate, and low student-teacher ratio. While these factors could be both advantages and challenges, the school's declining statewide ranking suggests it may be struggling to keep pace with other middle schools in Montana.

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$56,018

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831

(406) 246-3566

District: Dixon Elementary

Students who attend Dixon 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Charlo High School

Feeder schools for Dixon 7-8:

Elementary:

Dixon Elementary

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

40.0%

White:

33.3%

Two or more races:

20.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 4th percentile in 2015 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (29% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 22 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg36%

Montana avg40%

155^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 26 pts since 2015

From bottom 4% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

247^th of 387Dixon Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	35.3	155 of 222	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.6	97 of 190	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.3	120 of 200	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	4.2	149 of 156	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Science33%-5 vs state

Mathematics14%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Dixon 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Dixon 7-8	Public	7-8	411 B Street	Dixon	59831	Sanders County	Dixon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 246-3566	15	2	6.2	100.0%	5 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)	35.3	155^th of 222 public middle schools	30.2%					(n/a)	42.9	14.3	$56,018
St Ignatius Middle School	Public	6-8	76 3rd Avenue	St Ignatius	59865	Lake County	St Ignatius K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 745-3811	128	10	12.5	100.0%	54 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (42.2%)	1 (0.8%)	15 (11.7%)	33.7	160^th of 222 public middle schools	27.9%					(n/a)	29.0	25.8	$16,559
Charlo 6-8	Public	6-8	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	48	3	14.3	100.0%	33 (68.8%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (18.8%)	41.4	137^th of 222 public middle schools	38.3%		49.1	59^th of 123 public middle schools	52.0%	78	51.2	18.6	$9,990
Arlee 7-8	Public	7-8	72220 Fyant Street	Arlee	59821	Lake County	Arlee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 726-3216	57	6	9.2	100.0%	12 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.8%)	17.7	194^th of 222 public middle schools	12.6%					(n/a)	18.4	16.3	$24,999
Ronan Middle School	Public	5-8	35885 Round Butte Road W	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	432	28	15.2	100.0%	105 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	255 (59.0%)	2 (0.5%)	45 (10.4%)	27.2	171^st of 222 public middle schools	23.0%		30.9	95^th of 123 public middle schools	22.8%	76	31.8	17.7	$13,286

Frequently Asked Questions about Dixon 7-8

Is Dixon 7-8 a good school?

Dixon 7-8 ranks 155^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dixon 7-8?

Students at Dixon 7-8 are 40% American Indian, 33% White, 20% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Dixon 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Dixon 7-8 usually go on to attend Charlo High School

What district is Dixon 7-8 in?

Dixon Elementary

How many students attend Dixon 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 15 students attended Dixon 7-8.

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