Enrollment
634
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dixon, CA
John Knight Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Knight Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061128001250
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Knight Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Knight Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Knight Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Dixon, CA.
School address
District: Dixon Unified · California
NCES ID 061128001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Knight Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Knight Middle
John Knight Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Dixon, California, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,056, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (24%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students) and Tremont Elementary (514 students) alongside John Knight 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 John Knight Middle compares
John Knight Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$13,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 23.5%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, John Knight Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixon Unified, which includes John Knight Middle.
$13,379
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 John Knight Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gretchen Higgins Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maine Prairie High (Continuation) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Knight Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Knight Middle
How many students attend John Knight Middle?
John Knight Middle has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dixon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Knight Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Knight Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Knight Middle?
38.9% of students at John Knight Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Knight Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Knight Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Dixon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Knight Middle?
John Knight Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 John Knight Middle rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, John Knight Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Dixon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dixon on the city page.
Is John Knight Middle a good school?
John Knight Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Dixon Unified?
Besides John Knight Middle, Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students), Tremont Elementary (514 students), and Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary (442 students). See the Dixon Unified district page for the complete list.
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