Top Rankings
Dixon Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 44 students in Dixon Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏs in Dixon Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
44 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dixon Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.40
% American Indian
50%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
39%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,096
$18,438
Spending / Student
$25,942
$17,330
Best Dixon Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 B Street
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Dixon, MT 59831
(406) 246-3566
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dixon Elementary School District?
Dixon Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 44 students.
What is the rank of Dixon Elementary School District?
Dixon Elementary School District is ranked #252 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon Elementary School District?
50% of Dixon Elementary School District students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dixon Elementary School District?
Dixon Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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