Enrollment
877
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Provo, UT
Dixon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Dixon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490081000452
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools.
- #9 of 25
- public schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for Utah
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixon Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Middle ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Provo, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixon Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixon Middle
Dixon Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 877 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 877 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students) and Provo High (2,023 students) alongside Dixon 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 Dixon Middle compares
Dixon 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 | 18.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 34% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Utah - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$10,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Dixon Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provo District, which includes Dixon Middle.
$10,717
Per student
+9%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 Dixon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timpanogos School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle 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 (~877 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dixon Middle
How many students attend Dixon Middle?
Dixon Middle has 877 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Provo, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon Middle is 18.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 17% higher 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?
37.5% of students at Dixon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Dixon Middle is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon Middle?
Dixon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Dixon Middle rank among public schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Middle ranks #9 of 25 public schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Provo on the city page.
Is Dixon Middle a good school?
Dixon Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Provo District?
Besides Dixon Middle, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Centennial Middle (1,073 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.
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