- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dixon, MO
Dixon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dixon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291083000368
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixon Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dixon, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Dixon Middle shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 291083000368 · Dixon, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 11.6:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon Elem. (383 students)
Dixon Middle shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dixon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon Elem.
Dixon Elem.
383 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
271 students
- This school
Dixon Middle
197 students
What this shows Dixon Middle reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon Middle compares
Dixon Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$10,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Dixon Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Dixon R-I reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixon Middle
How many students attend Dixon Middle?
Dixon Middle has 197 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dixon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon Middle is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixon Middle?
38.3% of students at Dixon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dixon Middle is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Dixon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon Middle?
Dixon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Dixon Middle rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dixon, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dixon R-I?
Besides Dixon Middle, Dixon R-I also operates Dixon Elem. (383 students) and Dixon High (271 students). See the Dixon R-I district page for the complete list.