Enrollment
844
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Dixie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dixie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000805
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools.
- #9 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Middle ranks #9 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixie Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixie Middle
Dixie Middle is a mid-sized combined-grade school in St George, Utah, enrolling 844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 844 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Dixie Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dixie Middle compares
Dixie Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▲ 12% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Dixie Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Dixie Middle.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dixie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dixie Middle
How many students attend Dixie Middle?
Dixie Middle has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in St George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Middle is 24.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie Middle?
31.4% of students at Dixie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dixie Middle is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in St George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie Middle?
Dixie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dixie Middle rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Middle ranks #9 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
Is Dixie Middle a good school?
Dixie Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Dixie Middle, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.
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