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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 376 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 65-69% (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 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
344 students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2490 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1553 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
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
-
18
Kindergarten Students
53
47
Grade 1 Students
56
60
Grade 2 Students
56
61
Grade 3 Students
76
69
Grade 4 Students
52
63
Grade 5 Students
51
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
43%
39%
% Black
26%
21%
% White
25%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%