Very Good
#963 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 26% in state
James M. Anderson Elementary School
Elementary School · Dixie · Cross City, FL
A Dixie elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
815 SE 351 HWY, Cross City, FL 32628
- Math 64% vs FL 59% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James M. Anderson Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James M. Anderson Elementary School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,029
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32628; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Dixie Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Kinder Cub School IncCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Old Town Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dixie
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
James M. Anderson Elementary School is listed in DIXIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James M. Anderson Elementary School
James M. Anderson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cross City, FL, part of Dixie, serving approximately 385 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James M. Anderson Elementary School
What grades does James M. Anderson Elementary School serve?
James M. Anderson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend James M. Anderson Elementary School?
James M. Anderson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Anderson Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James M. Anderson Elementary School rank in FL?
James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks #963 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is James M. Anderson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James M. Anderson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James M. Anderson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James M. Anderson Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James M. Anderson Elementary School a charter school?
No, James M. Anderson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James M. Anderson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James M. Anderson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James M. Anderson Elementary School?
83.9% of students at James M. Anderson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dixie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (352) 541-6251
- Area population (ZIP 32628)
- 5,423
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 32628; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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