Dixie Middle

dms.washk12.org/

854 Students

Secondary School 8th - 9th

School Overview

Dixie Middle School, located in St. George, Utah, is part of the Washington County School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, alongside opportunities for elective participation and personal development.

The school’s culture is focused on fostering a supportive community where academic achievement and student well-being are prioritized. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a presence in the local St. George community, Dixie Middle School strives to create a structured yet engaging atmosphere. Families and students interested in school policies, extracurricular programs, or academic calendars can find detailed information and updates through their official website at dms.washk12.org.

854

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dixie Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	579
Hispanic	202
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	18

White
579 (67.8 %)
Hispanic
202 (23.7 %)
Two or More
30 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (2.1 %)
Black
11 (1.3 %)
American Indian
10 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Secondary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washington District
Phone:	(435)628-0441
Website:	http://dms.washk12.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 9th
Total Students:	854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 8 425

Grade 9 429