Alachua County School District
- 620 EAST UNIVERSITY AVE
- GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
- (352) 955-7880
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District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68.1% | 66.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.4% | 3.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,966 | $8,995 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.1 | 14.1 |
| Number of Schools | 65 | - |
| Number of Students | 27,546 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 2,105 | - |
District Test Scores
FCAT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 49.0% | 53.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 53.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 40.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | 45.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 69.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 38.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 42.0% | 38.0% | |
Source: FL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 27,546 | 13.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 808 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,143 |
| 1st Grade Students | 2,041 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 2,055 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 2,165 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,014 |
| 5th Grade Students | 2,007 |
| 6th Grade Students | 2,097 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,995 |
| 8th Grade Students | 2,095 |
| 9th Grade Students | 2,064 |
| 10th Grade Students | 2,112 |
| 11th Grade Students | 2,206 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,981 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 54 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,173 |
| Hispanic | 1,678 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 10,027 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 13,256 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 13,341 |
| Female | 12,847 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 2,105 | 13.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 111 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 641 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 670 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 664 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 515 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 16 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 68 |
| Elementary | 24 |
| Secondary | 40 |
| Other | 4 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 44 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 1,639 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 32 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 321 |
| School Administrators | 79 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 131 |
| Student Support Services | 177 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 899 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $298,689,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $123,465,000 | 41.3% |
| Property Tax | $100,272,000 | 33.6% |
| Other School Systems | $89,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $144,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $4,444,000 | 1.5% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $16,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $7,851,000 | 2.6% |
| Non-Specified | $38,000 | 0.01% |
| Other Sales and Services | $2,987,000 | 1.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $138,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,455,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,031,000 | 1.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $144,649,000 | 48.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $52,159,000 | 17.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $954,000 | 0.3% |
| Special Education Programs | $16,226,000 | 5.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,026,000 | 0.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $13,327,000 | 4.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $1,446,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $215,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $7,153,000 | 2.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $6,955,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Programs | $45,188,000 | 15.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $30,575,000 | 10.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $7,706,000 | 2.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $6,720,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,928,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $122,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $23,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $304,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $6,531,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Other | $2,440,000 | 0.8% |
| Direct - Other | $4,801,000 | 1.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $254,424,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $140,380,000 | 55.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $101,569,000 | 39.9% |
| Student Support | $16,036,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $23,124,000 | 7.7% |
| General Administration Support | $1,762,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $13,282,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $29,556,000 | 9.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $11,246,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $6,563,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $12,475,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $12,475,000 | 4.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 68.1% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,718 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 63 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 402 | 4.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Alachua County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 65
- Students: 27,546
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 2,105
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| A. L. MEBANE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
16401 Nw 140th St
Alachua, FL Public | 6-8 | 453 | 16.8 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| A.QUINN JONES / EXCEP.STUDENT CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1108 Nw 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | KG-12 | 67 | 3.2 |  Review This School |
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| ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-8 | 709 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM SCHOOL | ||||
620 East University Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| ALACHUA COUNTY JAIL SCHOOL | ||||
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| ALACHUA COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL | ||||
620 East University Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | KG-12 | 39 | - | Review This School |
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| ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13800 Nw 152nd Place
Alachua, FL Public | 3-5 | 446 | 13.1 | Review This School |
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| ALACHUA HALFWAY HOUSE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
3436 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| ALACHUA LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
11100 West Sr 235
Alachua, FL Charter | KG-8 | 167 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| ARCHER COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
14533 Sw 170 St
Archer, FL Public | PK-5 | 443 | 14.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 657 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| CARING & SHARING LEARNING SCHOOL | ||||
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL Charter | KG-5 | 131 | 21.8 | Review This School |
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| CHARACTER COUNTS CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1108 Nw 7 Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | KG-6 | 19 | - | Review This School |
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| CHARLES W. DUVAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2106 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | KG-5 | 445 | 10.6 | Review This School |
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| CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
21633 Se 65 Ave
Hawthorne, FL Public | PK-5 | 193 | 12.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Se 43rd St
Gainesville, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,549 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| EINSTEIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL | ||||
5930 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL Charter | 2-8 | 106 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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| EXPRESSIONS LEARNING ARTS ACADEMY | ||||
5408 Sw 13 St
Gainesville, FL Charter | KG-5 | 86 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 9-12 | 2,221 | 22.2 | Review This School |
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| FEARNSIDE FAMILY SERVICES CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3600 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL Public | PK | 63 | 12.6 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FLORIDA SIATECH AT GAINESVILLE,INC. SCHOOL | ||||
5301 Ne 40th Terrace
Gainesville, FL Charter | 9-12 | 202 | 40.4 | Review This School |
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| FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-8 | 801 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,928 | 20.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GAINESVILLE WILDERNESS INSTITUTE SCHOOL | ||||
100 Se 134 Ave
Micanopy, FL Public | 6-12 | 35 | - | Review This School |
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| GENESIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL | ||||
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL Charter | KG-3 | 71 | 17.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GLEN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 463 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| HAWTHORNE MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
21403 Se 69th Ave
Hawthorne, FL Public | 6-12 | 395 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| HEALTHY LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
2101 Nw 39 Ave
Gainesville, FL Charter | KG-2 | 47 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 836 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNIY SCHOOL | ||||
1015 North Main St
High Springs, FL Public | PK-8 | 938 | 17.4 | Review This School |
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| HOGGETOWNE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3930 Ne 15 St
Gainesville, FL Charter | 6-8 | 109 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| HORIZON CENTER. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | ||||
2802 Ne Eighth Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-12 | 79 | 4.7 | Review This School |
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| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND SCHOOL | ||||
1817 East University Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-12 | 24 | - | Review This School |
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| HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1901 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-8 | 717 | 16.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| IDYLWILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4601 Sw 20th Terrace
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 570 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| J. J. FINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1912 Nw 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | KG-5 | 439 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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| JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1245 Se 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | KG-5 | 572 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| KANAPAHA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-8 | 932 | 17.6 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| KIMBALL WILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 644 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4401 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 408 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2525 Schoolhouse Rd
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 711 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 628 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| LOVE TO LEARN EDUCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
125 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL Charter | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 395 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| MICANOPY AREA COOPERATIVE SCHOOL, INC. | ||||
802 Nw Seminary St
Micanopy, FL Charter | KG-5 | 116 | 12.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MICANOPY MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC. | ||||
708 Nw Okehumpkee
Micanopy, FL Charter | 6-9 | 76 | 19.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MYRA TERWILLIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 Nw 62nd St
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 711 | 15.5 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| N. FLORIDA JUVENILE DETENTION SCHOOL | ||||
3436 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-12 | 54 | - | Review This School |
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| NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
25705 Sw 15th Ave
Newberry, FL Public | PK-5 | 520 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
400 Sw 258 St
Newberry, FL Public | 9-12 | 596 | 18.6 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| OAK VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1203 Sw 250 St
Newberry, FL Public | 5-8 | 583 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| PACE SCHOOL | ||||
1010 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-12 | 39 | - | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PRAIRIE VIEW ACADEMY | ||||
1700 Se 35 Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | PK | 100 | - | Review This School |
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| SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
16213 Nw Us Hwy 441
Alachua, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,129 | 23.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SIDNEY LANIER CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
312 Nw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-12 | 105 | 4.2 | Review This School |
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| STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL Public | KG-5 | 466 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| SWEETWATER BRANCH ACADEMY | ||||
1000 Ne 16th Ave Bldg C
Gainesville, FL Charter | 6-8 | 132 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE PROJECT | ||||
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL Charter | KG-5 | 114 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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| TRAFFIC SAFETY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1250 Ne 18th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 531 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| W. TRAVIS LOFTEN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3000 East University Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-12 | 259 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13505 Nw 140th St
Alachua, FL Public | PK-2 | 521 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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| WALDO COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
14450 Ne 148th Ave
Waldo, FL Public | PK-5 | 215 | 12.7 | Review This School |
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| WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3215 Nw 15th Ave
Gainesville, FL Public | 6-8 | 1,047 | 16.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM S. TALBOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL Public | PK-5 | 731 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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