John Knight Middle

www.dixonusd.org/jkms/

634 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

C. A. Jacobs Intermediate School, located in Dixon, California, serves as a pivotal educational institution for students in the middle grade levels within the Dixon Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for young adolescents. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its core academic mission, C. A. Jacobs Intermediate places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school leverages its location on North Lincoln Street to serve as a hub for local families, often utilizing its website and digital resources to maintain transparent communication regarding school events, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a supportive learning environment, the school strives to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and achievement for its diverse student population.

634

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Knight Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	403
Black	18
Asian	13
Two or More	47
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
403 (63.6%)
White
149 (23.5%)
Two or More
47 (7.4%)
Black
18 (2.8%)
Asian
13 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dixon Unified
Phone:	(707)693-6350
Website:	http://www.dixonusd.org/jkms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 207

Grade 8 218