Middle Schools in Provo District

The Provo District in Utah is home to two middle schools: Centennial Middle and Dixon Middle. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a crucial educational foundation for the local community.

Based on the available data, Centennial Middle emerges as the standout school in the Provo District. Centennial Middle consistently ranks higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a 3-star rating compared to Dixon Middle's 1-star rating. Additionally, Centennial Middle outperforms the district and state averages in several test score categories, including RISE Mathematics, RISE Science, and RISE English Language Arts. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.8%, which is on par with the district average.

In contrast, Dixon Middle generally lags behind in academic performance, with test scores that are lower than the district and state averages. Despite spending more per student ($9,071) compared to Centennial Middle ($7,737), Dixon Middle does not appear to translate this higher spending into better academic outcomes. The lower student-teacher ratio at Dixon Middle (18.8) also does not seem to provide a clear advantage in terms of test scores or other performance metrics.