Best Public Schools in Dix, NE

Summary:

The city of Dix, Nebraska is home to a single standout elementary school, Potter-Dix Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. Despite its small enrollment of just 91 students, the school boasts exceptional academic performance, with 92% of 3rd graders and 57% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the state averages.

While Potter-Dix Elementary has been a top performer in the past, ranking 12th in the state in 2017-2018, its ranking has since declined to 181st out of 459 elementary schools in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its high level of performance over time. Additionally, the school's student population is highly homogeneous, with 97.8% of students identifying as white, which may be a concern as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit students' academic and social development.

Despite these potential areas of concern, Potter-Dix Elementary School remains a standout institution, with a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at 31.87% and spending per student of $25,323, which is significantly higher than the state average. These factors likely contribute to the school's strong academic performance, and Potter-Dix Public Schools should continue to invest in and support this exceptional educational institution.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Potter-Dix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	304 Horrum St	Dix	69133	Kimball County	Potter-Dix Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 682-5226	85	9	10.0	40.0%	80 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)	$25,323	$1,220	$19,324

Cities Near Dix

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Potter	8.49 mi	1
Kimball	9.68 mi	2	71^st
Sidney	25.05 mi	6	120^th
Gurley	27.31 mi	1
Harrisburg	28.6 mi	3

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.