Dixon Middle

Summary:

Dixon Middle is a public middle school located in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 948 students. The school is part of the Onslow County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dixon Middle has a higher percentage of White students (70.36%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 31.85% to 83.4% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (15.3%) compared to the other schools. Academically, Dixon Middle consistently outperforms the Onslow County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in mathematics, reading, and science, particularly in the 8th grade. The school's Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status (SES) student groups also perform well, ranking in the top half of North Carolina middle schools.

However, over the past three school years, the percentage of White students at Dixon Middle has decreased from 74.7% to 70.36%, while the percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students has increased, suggesting the school's racial composition is becoming less diverse. Additionally, Dixon Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 187th to 377th out of North Carolina middle schools. While Dixon Middle outperforms the Onslow County Schools district and the state in many academic areas, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate vicinity, as nearby schools like Topsail Middle and New Bridge Middle, which are in a different school district, consistently rank higher and have stronger academic outcomes across multiple subject areas and student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 118 Ridgefield Ave
       Sneads Ferry, NC  28460


(910) 347-2738

District: Onslow County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
271st of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,866 Help


Students who attend Dixon Middle usually attend:

High:    Dixon High

Feeder schools for Dixon Middle:

Elementary:    Dixon Elementary
    Southwest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  978

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
Hispanic:
15.2%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dixon Middle ranks better than 65.8% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Onslow County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dixon Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Onslow County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dixon Middle is 18.1, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Onslow County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dixon Middle is $7,866. 5 middle schools in the Onslow County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dixon Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixon Middle 271st of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Dixon Middle in the ranking list.)

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Onslow County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Onslow County Schools 135th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dixon Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.38 270th 598 54.8%
2007 56.75 301st 606 50.3%
2008 56.39 292nd 620 52.9%
2009 60.76 294th 630 53.3%
2010 54.13 357th 640 44.2%
2011 57.97 319th 648 50.8%
2012 62.62 279th 662 57.9%
2013 52.51 312th 673 53.6%
2014 48.39 309th 627 50.7%
2015 49.36 377th 705 46.5%
2016 51.81 345th 692 50.1%
2017 63.48 244th 694 64.8%
2018 56.26 318th 691 54.0%
2019 57.88 310th 737 57.9%
2021 72.44 187th 741 74.8%
2022 59.65 295th 786 62.5%
2023 62.68 263rd 784 66.5%
2024 62.55 271st 793 65.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.15 142nd 221 35.7%
2019 43.55 131st 237 44.7%
2021 60.10 69th 248 72.2%
2022 54.35 110th 283 61.1%
2023 41.51 184th 302 39.1%
2024 47.31 159th 306 48.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.87 141st 473 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.47 196th 604 67.5%
2019 66.96 155th 639 75.7%
2021 78.38 75th 633 88.2%
2022 64.64 179th 689 74.0%
2023 59.56 252nd 735 65.7%
2024 53.83 310th 743 58.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.98 280th 656 57.3%
2019 58.97 282nd 684 58.8%
2021 74.40 157th 706 77.8%
2022 59.36 270th 733 63.2%
2023 63.22 238th 731 67.4%
2024 60.38 269th 738 63.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.69 156th 475 67.2%
2019 46.46 240th 504 52.4%
2021 40.56 272nd 478 43.1%
2022 43.02 206th 449 54.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.52 24th 127 81.1%
2019 64.77 135th 416 67.5%
2021 75.84 44th 448 90.2%
2022 68.86 91st 450 79.8%
2023 58.51 227th 452 49.8%
2024 57.71 232nd 461 49.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 29th 45 35.6%
2019 59.45 19th 48 60.4%
2021 64.18 17th 57 70.2%
2022 45.85 31st 58 46.6%
2023 52.17 28th 54 48.1%
2024 56.79 28th 58 51.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.00 345th 665 48.1%
2019 53.57 330th 697 52.7%
2021 68.68 196th 711 72.4%
2022 57.66 288th 748 61.5%
2023 59.76 277th 747 62.9%
2024 62.40 250th 751 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 399th 494 19.2%
2019 38.96 331st 519 36.2%
2021 78.01 63rd 533 88.2%
2022 50.60 219th 550 60.2%
2023 29.12 430th 559 23.1%
2024 55.78 185th 560 67.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.52 174th 472 63.1%
2019 67.52 105th 493 78.7%
2021 82.01 49th 522 90.6%
2022 71.09 100th 541 81.5%
2023 76.81 76th 553 86.3%
2024 81.72 59th 564 89.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dixon Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.22 372nd 596 37.6%
2019 37.35 423rd 624 32.2%
2021 53.50 273rd 632 56.8%
2022 38.93 412th 658 37.4%
2023 42.02 388th 656 40.9%
2024 39.95 405th 652 37.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Dixon Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 598 79 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 589 71 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1993 572 64 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1994 542 55 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 335 35 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 335 35 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 371 42 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 401 47 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 349 44 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 367 41 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 370 53 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 407 67 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 407 67 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 428 58 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 412 60 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 492
2006 397 53 4 15 5 n/a n/a 0 474
2007 406 37 5 13 6 n/a n/a 15 482
2008 384 29 5 20 7 n/a n/a 14 459
2009 425 56 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 507
2010 439 63 3 15 4 n/a n/a 0 524
2011 459 46 4 15 3 1 27 0 555
2012 482 54 6 40 6 1 27 0 616
2013 491 63 6 51 5 0 30 0 646
2014 505 61 5 50 4 2 26 0 653
2015 504 62 7 67 6 1 33 0 680
2016 492 53 5 67 5 1 34 0 657
2017 457 60 5 66 6 2 38 0 634
2018 637 61 5 95 7 2 51 0 858
2019 746 67 6 113 4 5 61 0 1002
2020 794 70 4 129 4 3 99 0 1103
2021 682 47 6 112 6 3 57 0 913
2022 689 42 8 121 4 5 65 0 934
2023 667 46 5 145 7 2 76 0 948
2024 686 56 6 149 7 3 71 0 978

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dixon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 687 40.0 17.1 0
1992 673 39.0 17.2 24.2
1993 647 39.0 16.6 33.4
1994 617 39.0 15.8 36.5
1995 386 24.0 16.1 33.9
1996 386 24.0 16.1 33.9
1997 428 25.0 17.1 27.1
1998 459 29.0 15.8 30.7
1999 401 29.0 13.8 49.4
2000 418 29.0 14.4 43.8
2001 429 29.0 14.8 47.1
2002 485 34.0 14.3 51.1
2003 485 34.0 14.3 51.1
2004 500 34.0 14.7 44.6
2005 492 34.0 14.5 49
2006 474 34.0 13.9 44.9
2007 482 32.0 15.1 38.3
2008 459 30.0 15.3 40.2
2009 507 31.0 16.4 37.9
2010 524 33.4 15.6 46.9
2011 555 36.0 15.4 41.8
2012 616 34.1 18.0 41.4
2013 646 35.4 18.2 42.6
2014 653 40.0 16.3 43
2015 680 40.0 17.0 41.8
2016 657 38.0 17.2 39.7
2017 634 37.0 17.1 42
2018 858 46.0 18.6 38.2
2019 1002 51.8 19.3 40
2020 1103 55.0 20.0 32.5
2021 913 50.0 18.2 27.1
2022 934 52.0 17.9 29.8
2023 948 52.0 18.2 38.6
2024 978 54.0 18.1 37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dixon Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 687 40.0 17.1 0
1992 673 39.0 17.2 24.2
1993 647 39.0 16.6 33.4
1994 617 39.0 15.8 36.5
1995 386 24.0 16.1 33.9
1996 386 24.0 16.1 33.9
1997 428 25.0 17.1 27.1
1998 459 29.0 15.8 30.7
1999 401 29.0 13.8 49.4
2000 418 29.0 14.4 43.8
2001 429 29.0 14.8 47.1
2002 485 34.0 14.3 51.1
2003 485 34.0 14.3 51.1
2004 500 34.0 14.7 44.6
2005 492 34.0 14.5 49
2006 474 34.0 13.9 44.9
2007 482 32.0 15.1 38.3
2008 459 30.0 15.3 40.2
2009 507 31.0 16.4 37.9
2010 524 33.4 15.6 46.9
2011 555 36.0 15.4 41.8
2012 616 34.1 18.0 41.4
2013 646 35.4 18.2 42.6
2014 653 40.0 16.3 43
2015 680 40.0 17.0 41.8
2016 657 38.0 17.2 39.7
2017 634 37.0 17.1 42
2018 858 46.0 18.6 38.2
2019 1002 51.8 19.3 40
2020 1103 55.0 20.0 32.5
2021 913 50.0 18.2 27.1
2022 934 52.0 17.9 29.8
2023 948 52.0 18.2 38.6
2024 978 54.0 18.1 37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dixon Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $808 (10.3%) $7,058 (89.7%) $7,866

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dixon Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 310th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 263rd of 784 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Middle)58.549.7
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)53.645.4
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Dixon Middle)66.950
 16.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)57.847
 10.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Middle)55.251
 4.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)53.943.3
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Dixon Middle)5552.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)5748.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dixon Middle)54.253.3
 0.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)47.638.4
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Dixon Middle)56.961.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)54.752.7
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Dixon Middle)8882.1
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Onslow County Schools)82.173.4
 8.7%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1002948
 5.4%
African American6746
 31.3%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic113145
 28.3%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White746667
 10.6%
Two or More Races6176
 24.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%38.6%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Dixon Middle usually go on to attend Dixon High

Dixon Middle ranks 271st of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dixon Middle are 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 978 students attended Dixon Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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