- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dixie Middle held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 490114000805 · St George, UT Other · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 24.8:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Dixie Middle held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Dixie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 844
Dixie Middle
844 students
What this shows Dixie Middle reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie Middle compares
Dixie Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.