Enrollment
15
Middle
DISTRICT 24 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIXON ELEM·NCES 300903000222
Dixon 7-8
411 B Street, Dixon, MT 59831 · (406) 246-3566 · Sanders County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL15 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.8:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
15 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 9 | 60% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 40% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Dixon Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
48.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
48.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 48 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dixon 7-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15 | #188 of 227 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
15
+6 (+67%) vs 2020
+150% since 2000-01, when it was 6
Student : Teacher
6.3:1
was 4.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 15 | 2.4 | 6.3:1 | 100% (15) |
| 2023-24 | 9 | 2.5 | 3.6:1 | 100% (9) |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 2.1 | 4.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 9 | 2 | 4.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 8 | 1.8 | 4.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 7 | 1 | 7.0:1 | 100% (7) |
| 2010-11 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 50% (3) |
| 2000-01 | 6 | 1 | 6.0:1 | 50% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dixon 7-8.
Since 2017-18: students up 88% (8 to 15); teachers up 35% (1.8 to 2.4).
About Dixon 7-8
Dixon 7-8 is a public middle-grades school run by Dixon Elem in Dixon, Montana. Enrollment stands at 15 students, covering grades 7 through 8. That is 89% below the average of about 139 students for middle schools in Montana.
Dixon 7-8 is part of a district of 2 schools: Dixon Elem, with 47 students.
At Dixon 7-8, Native American students make up the biggest share, 40%. Other students are 33% White, 20% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic.
For every teacher at Dixon 7-8, there are about 6.3 students; the school has 2.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in Montana average 11.3:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 100%. On average, public schools in Sanders County report 91%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Sanders County show that the median household earns about $57,476 a year, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. The county's public schools total 16, with about 1,321 students.
Dixon Elementary is the nearest public school to Dixon 7-8, less than a tenth of a mile away.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Dixon 7-8 enrolled 9 in 2020-21 and 15 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 6.3:1, from 4.5:1.
The allk12 page for Dixon 7-8 lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Sanders County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
13,285
Census ACS
Median income
$57,476
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,321 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Dixon Elementary0.0 mi · 32
- St Ignatius Elementary School10.7 mi · 210
- St Ignatius Middle School10.7 mi · 128
- St Ignatius High School10.7 mi · 121
- Charlo High School11.0 mi · 80
- Charlo Elementary11.0 mi · 89
Frequently asked questions
About Dixon 7-8What is the total enrollment at Dixon 7-8?
Dixon 7-8 enrolls approximately 15 students in grades 07-08.
Is Dixon 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dixon 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many teachers does Dixon 7-8 have?
Dixon 7-8 employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1.
How diverse is Dixon 7-8?
Dixon 7-8 reports a student body of 33% White, 7% Hispanic, 20% Two or more.
Who oversees Dixon 7-8?
Dixon 7-8 is overseen by Dixon Elem in Sanders County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.