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Best Schools in 32608, FL
32608, FL has 18 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 13,861 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 32608 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 32608, FL
The top high schools in 32608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. F. W. Buchholz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2540 Students
2. Newberry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 728 Students
3. Eastside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1220 Students
4. Gainesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1873 Students
5. Amikids
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 26 Students
Best Middle Schools in 32608, FL
The top middle schools in 32608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kanapaha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1094 Students
2. Oak View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 964 Students
3. Abraham Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
4. The Einstein School Inc.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Charter • Grades 2 - 8 • 102 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 32608, FL
The top elementary schools in 32608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Expressions Learning Arts Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 84 Students
2. Littlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 706 Students
3. Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 749 Students
4. Kimball Wiles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 862 Students
5. Archer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
6. Myra Terwilliger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
7. Idylwild Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
8. W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
9. Gainesville County Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gainesville County Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 150 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 32608, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
32608, FL has a total population of 53,058 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 32608, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 32608, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 32608, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 32608, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 32608, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 32608, FL
How many schools are in 32608, FL?
32608, FL has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 13,861 students in total.
How do schools in 32608 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 32608 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 32608 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 32608?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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