- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
John Knight Middle held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 061128001250 · Dixon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 23.5:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High (990 students)
John Knight Middle held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John Knight Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon High
Dixon High
990 students
- This school
John Knight Middle
634 students
- Tremont Elemen
Tremont Elementary
514 students
- Anderson (Linf
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
442 students
- Gretchen Higgi 353
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
353 students
- Maine Prairie 84
Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
84 students
What this shows John Knight Middle reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Knight Middle compares
John Knight Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Dixon Unified reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~634 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.