Kanapaha Middle School

5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,070 students in grades 6-8, Kanapaha Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,070 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kanapaha Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kanapaha Middle School's student population of 1,070 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,070 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Kanapaha Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kanapaha Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1478 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kanapaha Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kanapaha Middle School 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.
45%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kanapaha Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kanapaha Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
21%
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White
37%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kanapaha Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Kanapaha Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kanapaha Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kanapaha Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanapaha Middle School's ranking?
Kanapaha Middle School is ranked #1478 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kanapaha Middle School often compared to?
Kanapaha Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Clarke Middle School, Oak View Middle School, Westwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kanapaha Middle School?
1,070 students attend Kanapaha Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Kanapaha Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kanapaha Middle School?
Kanapaha Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kanapaha Middle School offer ?
Kanapaha Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kanapaha Middle School part of?
Kanapaha Middle School is part of Alachua School District.

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Last day to order Yearbooks
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
10-Month Calendar: Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,070 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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