Serving 113 students in grades 6-8, Hoggetowne 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
48%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Hoggetowne Middle School?
113 students attend Hoggetowne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hoggetowne Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoggetowne Middle School?
Hoggetowne Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hoggetowne Middle School offer ?
Hoggetowne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hoggetowne Middle School part of?
Hoggetowne Middle School is part of Alachua School District.
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