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Dixieland Elementary School vs. Oscar J. Pope Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Dixieland Elementary School
416 Ariana St
Lakeland, FL 33803
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 325 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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oscar J. Pope Elementary School 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 is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
325 students
378 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dixieland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dixieland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dixieland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dixieland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Polk School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2490 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2595 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dixieland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in FL)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixieland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixieland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dixieland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Polk School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dixieland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oscar J. Pope Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
14
37
Kindergarten Students
55
60
Grade 1 Students
49
66
Grade 2 Students
63
60
Grade 3 Students
61
65
Grade 4 Students
38
50
Grade 5 Students
45
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dixieland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dixieland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dixieland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
26%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dixieland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dixieland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Polk School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dixieland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
80%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dixieland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dixieland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oscar J. Pope Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Polk School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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