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Alachua School District

620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601-5448
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (352) 955-7300
www.sbac.edu

Top Rankings

Alachua School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 54 public elementary schools serving 23,674 students in Alachua School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Alachua School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
64 Schools
3,475 Schools
# Students
28,964 Students
2,036,173 Students
# Teachers
1,304 Teachers
119,007 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Alachua School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#33 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Alachua School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alachua School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alachua School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alachua School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Alachua School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
42 Students
5,169 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,481 Students
56,112 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,835 Students
742,258 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
37%
# Black Students
9,802 Students
428,334 Students
% Black Students
34%
21%
# White Students
11,633 Students
712,573 Students
% White Students
40%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
3,468 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,145 Students
88,259 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
328
58,398
# Students in K Grade:
2,105
197,852
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,229
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,208
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,404
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,125
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,168
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,311
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,154
208,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,150
213,840
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,359
22,336
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,257
21,603
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,017
19,525
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,149
20,240
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,323 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,327 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$357 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Alachua School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$415 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Alachua School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,323
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Alachua School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,327
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Alachua School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Alachua School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alachua Learning Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #44.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #55.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #66.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 775 students
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Grades: K-5
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
Healthy Learning Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13505 West Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Grades: K-5
| 107 students
Rank: #99.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1010.
Boulware Springs Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #1111.
High Springs Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 N Main St
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
Grades: PK-8
| 974 students
Rank: #1212.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #1313.
Littlewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #1414.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1515.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Grades: 5-12
| 2,540 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1203 Sw 250th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Grades: 5-8
| 964 students
Rank: #1717.
Archer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1818.
The One Room School House Project
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: K-6
| 177 students
Rank: #1919.
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Grades: PK-12
| 271 students
Rank: #2020.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #2121.
Kanapaha Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,094 students
Rank: #2222.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #2323.
Newberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25705 Sw 15th Ave
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1100
Grades: PK-4
| 661 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: 6-12
| 242 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Rank: #2626.
Fort Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #2727.
Micanopy Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 Nw Okehumkee
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #2828.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #2929.
Glen Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #3030.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #3131.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3232.
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1912 Nw 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352) 955-6705
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #3333.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3434.
Joseph Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Se 7th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6719
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #3535.
Amikids
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6815 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-4657
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 64 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 28,964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
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  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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