Dixieland Elementary School vs. Southwest Elementary School
Should you attend Dixieland Elementary School or Southwest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dixieland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dixieland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
330 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2519 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1713 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
59
68
Grade 1 Students
59
49
Grade 2 Students
53
68
Grade 3 Students
59
57
Grade 4 Students
43
45
Grade 5 Students
57
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
43%
35%
% Black
22%
20%
% White
28%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
