Founded in 2005, Dixon Montessori Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Photo by Debra Dingman

DIXON, CA (MPG) - The California Department of Education has released its annual California School Dashboard, and Dixon Montessori Charter School (DMCS) is proud of its most recent accomplishment: earning green or higher ratings in every category. It is one of four schools in Solano County to do so.

The California School Dashboard, available at caschooldashboard.org, is the state's official accountability and improvement system for public schools. It measures more than just test scores, it tracks growth, equity, attendance and school climate across all student groups.

"California's accountability system rewards schools that are improving, not just performing," said Ben Ernest, Executive Director of Dixon Montessori Charter School. "Dixon Montessori isn't just keeping up, we're leading."

There are more than 100 public schools in Solano County.  Dixon Montessori stands alongside Matthew Turner Elementary (Benicia), Virtual Academy (Fairfield) and Buckingham Collegiate Charter High School (Vacaville) in achieving top-tier results.

The 2025 Dashboard shows notable improvement in several key areas. The school earned a blue rating in chronic absenteeism, improving by 1.6% from last year. It also received a green rating in its suspension rate, reflecting a 0.7% improvement.

Student achievement indicators also trended upward. English language arts scores improved by 4.6 points, while mathematics saw a significant gain of 11.3 points. Science performance remained steady, earning another green rating.

Dixon Montessori Charter School also met or exceeded standards in several state priority areas, including parent engagement, implementation of academic standards, access to a broad course of study, and local climate.

"These results reflect more than data," said Ernest. "They show the dedication of our teachers and the hard work of our students."

The school uses a unique blend of Montessori philosophy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) and California State Standards to create a joyful learning environment where students thrive both academically and socially.

"If you take a tour of DMCS, you'll see students who are engaged.  They might be building projects, giving a speech or working on Montessori jobs" added Ernest. "Their hands-on work gives them confidence, and that's the real measure of success."

Founded in 2005, Dixon Montessori Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Dixon Montessori Charter School combines Montessori principles, project-based learning and state standards to cultivate lifelong learners. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and authorized by the Dixon Unified School District.

For more information, visit dixonmontessori.org or caschooldashboard.org.