Serving 332 students in grades 6-8, A. L. Mebane Middle 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
A. L. Mebane Middle School's student population of 332 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. L. Mebane Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2806 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. L. Mebane Middle School's ranking?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is ranked #2806 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are A. L. Mebane Middle School often compared to?
A. L. Mebane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend A. L. Mebane Middle School?
332 students attend A. L. Mebane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of A. L. Mebane Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. L. Mebane Middle School?
A. L. Mebane Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. L. Mebane Middle School offer ?
A. L. Mebane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is A. L. Mebane Middle School part of?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is part of Alachua School District.
School Calendar
View the A. L. Mebane Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
10-Month Calendar: Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
School Reviews
3 8/21/2019
this place Removed. too poor, there are lots of Asian people but the site says otherwise, the administration is uncouth in practice, the majority don't care about general education, just like fooling around you know? its a waste of times lads
2 5/21/2015
Get a zoning exemption. Your child will learn nothing but bad habits there.
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