S. S. Dixon Intermediate School vs Thomas L Sims Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 332 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
Pace · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
676 students
Thomas L Sims Middle School
Pace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
| Measure | S. S. Dixon Intermediate School Pace, Florida | Thomas L Sims Middle School Pace, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #636 of 2,187 | #103 of 563 |
| National rank | #10031 of 50,301 | #2586 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 676 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 82% |
| city | Pace | Pace |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 71.9).
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •S. S. Dixon Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 47.3%).
- •S. S. Dixon Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.6).
- •Thomas L Sims Middle School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 676.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is S. S. Dixon Intermediate School better than Thomas L Sims Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas L Sims Middle School ranks higher (73.8 vs 71.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are S. S. Dixon Intermediate School and Thomas L Sims Middle School?
About 332 m in a straight line, between Pace and Pace in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School: 676. Thomas L Sims Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S. S. Dixon Intermediate School and Thomas L Sims Middle School rank in Florida?
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School is 636th of 2,187 and Thomas L Sims Middle School is 103rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).