I love this school!! My children are the fourth generation in our family to attend Dixon Schools. I feel fortunate that they go to this school. The teachers are very helpful to my children, and their classmates are kind. Dixon Elementary feels like home to my kids and myself.
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
My daughter just started kindergarten here last week and I'm very impressed so far. Everything is very organized and the staff is very kind and helpful. I was worried from seeing some reviews that the school would not be very good but my first impressions are great! I'm new to the area and have also
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/09
This school is not good at all. I try to get involved with my sons education because he is special nees. I end up teaching him at home every night after school because he learns nothing at school. The teachers try to push you away if you want to ask questions, or get involved. The school is not the
... Read more parent, I am. I want to be able to know whats going on and yet they want me to drop him off, pick him up and the hours he is at school they dont want me involved at all. Im very dissapointed. My kids have attended four years now and each year is worse. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/09
My children have attended Dixon Elementary for the past three years, and we have had a great experience there. My daughter excels in school, and she was still challenged by her teachers. My son is on the other end of the spectrum and has struggled with both reading and math. His teachers have been
... Read more very responsive and helpful, and the reading specialist and special education teachers have been wonderful with him. His reading scores have already increased by one grade level, and he is doing much better in math. The teachers are dedicated and knowledgeable. They do expect, however, that students live up to their responsibilities--completing homework and projects and studying for tests. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
The administrators at this school were horific. I couldn't wait to get my kids out! Kids bullied others and the administration denied the offenses. I head lots of yelling (frustrated) teachers as I walked through the hallways. Teahcers were not happy with the administors as well as parents.
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Posted by a parent on 04/03/09
I feel that the teachers are pusing along alot of the children who need help. When I go to talk to his teachers or even the counsler I feel like I am bothering them and they don't want to hear what I have to say. Teachers complain that parents are not involved but when one does get involved it is a bother
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
I also agree school does not involve parents or want parents to get involved. The classes are overcrowded and the lack of supervision in the school is horrid. I have walked the halls on several occasions with no teachers, ect to be found but kids hitting and pushing each other and nobody around to
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Posted by a parent on 02/11/09
I agree with the parent posting on 9/4/2008. I also agree that the school does not involve the parents. School and parents need to be on the same page for success. I to disagree with taking the fun out of school. There is nothing wrong with Halloween costumes, Easter egg hunts etc...
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
Very disorganised school. Not involved with the parents, I know nothing that goes on and they act as if its a bother if I ask questions. Parents need to be involved in their kdis education but this school is not supportive of that. Very dissapointed.
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
Not at all happy with this school. Teacher is not meant for kindergarteners. School day is too long because bus ride is over an hour long. Took away all fun activities -no holiday cards, no Halloween costumes. Too much work and not enough fun.
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* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
800
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
53
Number of classrooms:
29
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English as Second Language
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Holly Ridge schools — Dixon Elementary School is located at 130 Betty Dixon Rd, Holly Ridge NC 28445. 130 Betty Dixon Rd is in the 28445 ZIP code in Holly Ridge, NC The school district for Dixon Elementary School is the Onslow County School District. Dixon Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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