The Dixie School District is an elementary district serving the northern San Rafael communities of Terra Linda, Marinwood, Lucas Valley and a portion of Contempo Marin. It was founded in 1864, making it one of the oldest school districts in Marin County. Dixie School District includes three elementary schools for kindergarten through fifth grades: Dixie School, Vallecito School and Mary E. Silveira School. Sixth through eighth graders attend Miller Creek Middle School. District enrollment is approximately 1,815. Class sizes in 2002-03 averaged less than 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, 24 students in grades four and five and 25 students in grades six through eight. Dixie School District is within the San Rafael High School District and most Miller Creek graduates attend Terra Linda High School. The Dixie School District office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Support Services
The Dixie School District provides a full complement of special education support services. Each school has a special education resource specialist, library assistant or librarian, a counselor and a shared certificated nurse. The district also offers programs for English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Specialists in P.E., art, music and technology enhance the educational experience at various sites. School bus transportation is available at parent expense.

Student Achievement
In 2002/03, Dixie District students, grades 2-8, were administered the CAT/6 (California Achievement Test) and CST (California Standards Tests) as part of the state STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) program. The 2002/03 Academic Performance Index (API) Growth Report shown here demonstrates our district-wide commitment to continued growth and improvement for all students each year. STAR results are available at the district office or online at the California Department of Education’s website: http://star.cde.ca.gov

Dr. Thomas J. Lohwasser, Superintendent
Dixie School District
380 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA, 94903
(415) 492-3700 Fax:      (415) 492-3707

http://dixiesd.marin.k12.ca.us/