Very Good
#1264 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 33% in state
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
Elementary School · Santa Rosa · Pace, FL
A Santa Rosa elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5540 EDUCATION DR, Pace, FL 32571
- Math 69% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where S. S. Dixon Intermediate 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average574/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,137
Median home value
$281,600
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High RoadEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Berryhill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Pea Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Santa Rosa Online Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 22 | 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.
Santa Rosa
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #16 of 36
- District spending per student
- $10,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Pace, FL, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 640 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
What grades does S. S. Dixon Intermediate School serve?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does S. S. Dixon Intermediate School rank in FL?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School ranks #1,264 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is S. S. Dixon Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S. S. Dixon Intermediate School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is S. S. Dixon Intermediate School a charter school?
No, S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S. S. Dixon Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S. S. Dixon Intermediate School?
52.0% of students at S. S. Dixon Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Rosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (850) 995-3650
- Area population (ZIP 32571)
- 41,188
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 32571; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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