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S. S. Dixon Intermediate School

Public Grades 3-5
778th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 65% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

S. S. Dixon Intermediate School in Pace, FL, serves 676 students in grades 3 through 5 and is part of the Santa Rosa County School District, a highly-rated district in Florida.

This school stands out for its exceptional math instruction, with proficiency rates consistently above both district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, 77% of third graders were proficient in math, compared to 73% in the district and 66% statewide. Another major strength is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 12.4%, which is far better than the district average of 20% and the state average of 31.4%. This suggests a strong, engaging school culture where students want to be present. The school also operates very efficiently, spending $9,626 per student—the lowest among comparable local schools—while still achieving strong academic results. While historically a 4-star school, its most recent ranking slipped to 3 stars, with some decline visible in 5th-grade science and English language arts scores.

Compared to nearby schools, S. S. Dixon is a top performer within its district, significantly outperforming schools like Bagdad Elementary School and East Milton Elementary School, which rank in the bottom 30th percentile. Its closest competitor is Berryhill Elementary School, which has similar demographics but lower test scores. However, the most notable comparison is with Wallace Lake K-8, a nearby school with a lower poverty rate and significantly higher test scores across the board. This creates a clear choice for families in the area between a very strong, efficient intermediate school (Dixon) and an elite, high-performing K-8 option (Wallace Lake).

676
Students ?
16.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$9,626
Per pupil spending ?
47.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 5540 Education Dr
       Pace, FL  32571

(850) 995-3650

District: Santa Rosa


Students who attend S. S. Dixon Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas L Sims Middle School
High:    Pace High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
76.0%
Hispanic:
9.5%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026
Strengths
✓Above the Florida median (65th percentile)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2016
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school67%
District avg66%
Florida avg62%
778th of 2,240
Florida public elementary schools ?
Top 35%▼ down 24 pts since 2016
From top 11% (2016) to top 35% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
7th of 15Elementary Schools in the Santa Rosa
22nd of 70Santa Rosa among Florida districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202664.4778 of 224065.3%★★★☆☆
202570.2635 of 225871.9%★★★★☆
202470.0641 of 225671.6%★★★★☆
202383.3331 of 224085.2%★★★★☆
202279.3430 of 221980.6%★★★★☆
202183.5341 of 224784.8%★★★★☆
201978.8429 of 218280.3%★★★★☆
201879.9400 of 211881.1%★★★★☆
201778.2419 of 211280.2%★★★★☆
201686.7224 of 208789.3%★★★★☆
201484.8264 of 206487.2%★★★★☆
201383.6272 of 202986.6%★★★★☆
201286.0214 of 198489.2%★★★★☆
201184.7234 of 198588.2%★★★★☆
201079.0340 of 191982.3%★★★★☆
200978.1348 of 184781.2%★★★★☆
200878.0355 of 178980.2%★★★★☆
200779.2330 of 178681.5%★★★★☆
200679.8307 of 168881.8%★★★★☆
By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?
Math72%+8 vs state
English Language Arts66%+6 vs state
Science54%-6 vs state

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Students who attend S. S. Dixon Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas L Sims Middle School
High : Pace High School

S. S. Dixon Intermediate School ranks 778th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 676 students attended S. S. Dixon Intermediate School.

Students at S. S. Dixon Intermediate School are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.


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