Dixon Elem School, Chicago IL - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Dixon Elem School

Dixon Elementary serves prekindergarten through eighth grade on Chicago's South Side, in the 60619 zip code. The school enrolls a small-to-mid-sized population across a vertical grade span. Enrollment is predominantly Black, with a very small number of Hispanic and white students.

Academic performance across tested grades shows a pattern of weak proficiency overall. In mathematics, proficiency rates are below the state standard across all tested grades, ranging from the low teens in fifth and sixth grade to the high 30s in third grade. English language arts results are comparatively stronger, particularly in the middle grades, where some classes show proficiency rates in the low-to-mid 50s. Science proficiency, tested in grades five and eight, is markedly low. The school's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint among Cook County school districts.

The available data does not include information about free-or-reduced-price-lunch qualification rates, English learner enrollment, students receiving special education services, chronic absenteeism, or detailed staffing and course-access details. These gaps are not unusual for elementary schools; the state testing system does not provide average scale scores for individual schools, and enrollment data for certain student populations may be withheld when counts are very small. A parent may want to contact the school directly to understand the student demographics and support services available.

Dixon is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299, which is undergoing significant structural and policy changes. The district has transitioned from a fully mayor-appointed school board to one with elected members, with a fully elected 21-member board to be seated in 2027. The district has also adopted a strategic plan that de-emphasizes school choice and prioritizes neighborhood schools, a shift that may affect how resources flow to individual schools. Additionally, CPS replaced its former numeric school ratings with new holistic accountability dashboards in late 2024, changing how schools are compared and evaluated.

The school is situated in a densely built Chicago neighborhood with access to the city's extensive public transit network. Housing in the 60619 zip code has been modest in value relative to broader Cook County and the state. Rental costs have been rising. Chicago's economy remains diversified and large, though the neighborhood context and school-specific economic data beyond basic zip-code housing metrics are not available in the provided information.

Dixon presents as a neighborhood school in Chicago's public system, serving its immediate community. Its test results indicate students are struggling to meet state proficiency standards in core subjects, particularly in math and science. Parents considering Dixon should understand the school's academic profile, explore the school's specific support structures and curriculum offerings directly with staff, and factor the broader district transition toward neighborhood school investment into their decision-making.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 340%

School 40% · District 38% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 7 pts below state median · even with county median

Grade 425%

School 25% · District 29% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Grade 514%

School 14% · District 24% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▼ 15 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 615%

School 15% · District 23% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 9 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Grade 720%

School 20% · District 27% · ▼ 7 pts below district

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 831%

School 31% · District 23% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 14 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 345%

School 45% · District 36% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 39% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 553%

School 53% · District 43% · ▲ 10 pts above district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 651%

School 51% · District 45% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 754%

School 54% · District 46% · ▲ 8 pts above district

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 837%

School 37% · District 48% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Science

Grade 510%

School 10% · District 29% · ▼ 18 pts below district

▼ 26 pts below state median · ▼ 17 pts below county median

Grade 820%

School 20% · District 31% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 20 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

This schoolChicago Public Schools Dist 299, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.