Serving 35 students in grades 6-8, One Room Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend One Room Middle School?
35 students attend One Room Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of One Room Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of One Room Middle School?
One Room Middle School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does One Room Middle School offer ?
One Room Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is One Room Middle School part of?
One Room Middle School is part of Alachua School District.
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