Below Average
#860 of 1,015 schools in UT
Dixie Middle
School · Washington District · St. George, UT
A Washington District school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
825 S 100 E, St. George, UT 84770
- Math 44% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Dixie Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dixie Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. George), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,174
Median home value
$407,100
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Post HS Self-contEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Utah Online 7-12Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,313 | Compare → |
| Utah Online K8Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 3,324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Washington District
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #46 of 53
- District spending per student
- $9,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dixie Middle is listed in Washington District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dixie Middle
Dixie Middle is a public school in St. George, UT, part of Washington District, serving approximately 847 students in grades 8th-9th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #860 of 1,015 schools in UT.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dixie Middle
What grades does Dixie Middle serve?
Dixie Middle serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Dixie Middle?
Dixie Middle has an enrollment of approximately 847 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Middle is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dixie Middle rank in UT?
Dixie Middle ranks #860 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Dixie Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Dixie Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dixie Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dixie Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dixie Middle a charter school?
No, Dixie Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dixie Middle a Title I school?
No, Dixie Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dixie Middle?
38.3% of students at Dixie Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 847
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (435) 628-0441
- Area population (ZIP 84770)
- 47,226
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84770; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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