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Dixon Montessori Charter vs. Gretchen Higgins Elementary School

Should you attend Dixon Montessori Charter or Gretchen Higgins Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dixon Montessori Charter
355 North Almond St.
Dixon, CA 95620
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Gretchen Higgins Elementary School
1525 Pembroke Way
Dixon, CA 95620
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dixon Montessori Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dixon Montessori Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gretchen Higgins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
452 students
373 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dixon Montessori Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dixon Montessori Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dixon Montessori Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Montessori Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dixon Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2163 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#5831 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dixon Montessori Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Montessori Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dixon Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixon Montessori Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dixon Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dixon Montessori Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gretchen Higgins Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
72
47
Grade 1 Students
52
44
Grade 2 Students
52
63
Grade 3 Students
51
73
Grade 4 Students
52
80
Grade 5 Students
52
66
Grade 6 Students
49
-
Grade 7 Students
45
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dixon Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dixon Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dixon Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dixon Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dixon Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dixon Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dixon Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dixon Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dixon Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dixon Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Dixon Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dixon Montessori Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dixon Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dixon Montessori Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dixon Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dixon Montessori Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dixon Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dixon Montessori Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dixon Montessori Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gretchen Higgins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dixon Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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