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#994 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences

School · Pensacola, FL

A private school in Pensacola, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 11th.

Private

1201 N H ST, Pensacola, FL 32501

  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment266
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Dixon School of Arts and Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$39,127

Median home value

$277,500

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

50.1%

Poverty rate

27.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black80.1%
White10.9%
Two or More4.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–121.1 mi132Compare →
Escambia Virtual Academy FranchiseEnrollment path unverified9.1K–121.7 mi153Compare →
Escambia Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified2.8K–121.7 mi35Compare →
Hospital & HomeboundEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.7 mi25Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences is listed in Pensacola, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Dixon School of Arts and Sciences

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences is a private school in Pensacola, FL, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #994 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dixon School of Arts and Sciences

What grades does Dixon School of Arts and Sciences serve?

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.

How many students attend Dixon School of Arts and Sciences?

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon School of Arts and Sciences?

The student-teacher ratio at Dixon School of Arts and Sciences is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dixon School of Arts and Sciences rank in FL?

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences ranks #994 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Dixon School of Arts and Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?

Dixon School of Arts and Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dixon School of Arts and Sciences a private school?

Yes, Dixon School of Arts and Sciences is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Dixon School of Arts and Sciences a religious school?

No, Dixon School of Arts and Sciences is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
266
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Escambia County
Area population (ZIP 32501)
10,721
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
38.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32501; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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