- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Dixon Middle shrank from 936 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 490081000452 · Provo, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 18.3:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Timpview High (2,300 students)
Dixon Middle shrank from 936 students in 2022-23 to 882 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Dixon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timpview High
Timpview High
2,300 students
- Provo High
Provo High
2,023 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle
1,073 students
- This school 877
Dixon Middle
877 students
- Lakeview Schoo 695
Lakeview School
695 students
- Timpanogos Sch 636
Timpanogos School
636 students
What this shows Dixon Middle reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon Middle compares
Dixon Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Provo District reports $11,364 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,023
- 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
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 (~877 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), down 54.
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, 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 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.
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.