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Best Schools in 32609, FL
32609, FL has 25 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,223 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 32609 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 32609, FL
The top high schools in 32609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Fe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1154 Students
2. Eastside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1220 Students
3. Gainesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1873 Students
4. Hawthorne Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
5. North Central Florida Public Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 184 Students
6. Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 32 Students
7. Challenge At Alachua Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in 32609, FL
The top middle schools in 32609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard W. Bishop Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. A. L. Mebane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 332 Students
3. Westwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
4. Resilience Charter School Inc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 32609, FL
The top elementary schools in 32609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boulware Springs Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 158 Students
2. Glen Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
3. C. W. Norton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
4. The One Room School House Project
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 177 Students
5. Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 506 Students
6. Alachua Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 326 Students
7. Stephen Foster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
8. Chester Shell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
9. Lake Forest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
10. W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alachua • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 32609, FL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
32609, FL has a total population of 18,175 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 32609, 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 32609, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 32609, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 32609, 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 32609, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 32609, FL
How many schools are in 32609, FL?
32609, FL has 25 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,223 students in total.
How do schools in 32609 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 32609 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 32609 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 32609?
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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