Dixon Montessori Charter vs Gretchen Higgins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Montessori Charter
Dixon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
471 students
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
Dixon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
| Measure | Dixon Montessori Charter Dixon, California | Gretchen Higgins Elementary Dixon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2223 of 5,693 | #3624 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28983 of 50,301 | #40709 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Dixon | Dixon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dixon Montessori Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 26.5).
- •Gretchen Higgins Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Dixon Montessori Charter does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Dixon Montessori Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 75.9%).
- •Dixon Montessori Charter does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 27.2).
- •Dixon Montessori Charter is the larger school with 471 students compared with 353.
- •Dixon Montessori Charter is a charter school while Gretchen Higgins Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dixon Montessori Charter better than Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dixon Montessori Charter ranks higher (44.4 vs 26.5 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 Dixon Montessori Charter and Gretchen Higgins Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dixon and Dixon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon Montessori Charter: 471. Gretchen Higgins Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon Montessori Charter and Gretchen Higgins Elementary rank in California?
Dixon Montessori Charter is 2223rd of 5,693 and Gretchen Higgins Elementary is 3624th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).