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John Knight Middle

455 E. A St., Dixon, CA 95620Dixon Unified
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
633
Students
Total enrolled
$15,090
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
5% vs nat'l
22.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
47% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Mid-sized public school
Serves 633 students in grades 06–08 in Dixon, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,090 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

John Knight Middle is a large middle in Dixon, California, serving grades 06–08 with 633 students. The district invests $15,090 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at John Knight Middle

633
Total Students
22.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution327 male · 306 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 317 students
Student Composition
23%
66%
Asian2%
White23%
Hispanic / Latino66%
Black2%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 061128001250

Academic Outcomes at John Knight Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95620

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,090Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,090
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,640
Student Support$2,867
Administration$1,811
Operations$2,263
Other$1,509
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,090 spent per student, an estimated $6,685 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
37%
State government
51.6%
Local (property tax)
36.9%
Federal programs
11.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountySolano County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (707)693-6350
NCES ID: 061128001250
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dixon seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
455 E. A St., Dixon, CA 95620
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.