Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary vs John Knight Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 172 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
John Knight Middle
Dixon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
634 students
| Measure | Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary Dixon, California | John Knight Middle Dixon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4335 of 5,693 | #835 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44634 of 50,301 | #12857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 442 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Dixon | Dixon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Knight Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 20.3).
- •John Knight Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •John Knight Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •John Knight Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 77.4%).
- •John Knight Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.6).
- •John Knight Middle is the larger school with 634 students compared with 442.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary better than John Knight Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Knight Middle ranks higher (25.0 vs 20.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary and John Knight Middle?
About 172 m in a straight line, between Dixon and Dixon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary: 442. John Knight Middle: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary and John Knight Middle rank in California?
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary is 4335th of 5,693 and John Knight Middle is 835th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).