Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-6, A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
36%
Black
95%
21%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence?
166 students attend A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence?
A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence offer ?
A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence part of?
A.a. Dixon Charter School Of Excellence is part of Escambia School District.
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