LA VEGA J H GEORGE DIXON CAMPUS

LA VEGA J H GEORGE DIXON CAMPUS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the LA VEGA ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 492 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, LA VEGA J H GEORGE DIXON CAMPUS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

La Vega Junior High School - George Dixon Campus, located at 4401 Orchard Lane in Waco, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the La Vega Independent School District. As a junior high campus, it is specifically designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic and social-emotional developmental needs of early adolescent students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education by emphasizing core subject proficiency, character development, and student engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the George Dixon Campus plays an integral role in the local Waco community. The school promotes a culture of school spirit and participation, encouraging students to involve themselves in extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to help them discover their individual interests and talents. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining high expectations for its student body, the George Dixon Campus strives to equip its learners with the foundational skills and confidence necessary for future success in the La Vega High School pipeline and beyond.

For more information, contact LA VEGA J H GEORGE DIXON CAMPUS at (254) 799-2428 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4401 ORCHARD LN
WACO, TX 76705
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LA VEGA J H GEORGE DIXON CAMPUS is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 492 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LA VEGA ISD
Total Students:
492
Teachers:
33.24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 492 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.5%
Black or African American
29.1%
White
12.8%
Two or more races
2.6%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.