Excellent
#135 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 4% in state
Alachua Learning Academy Middle
Middle School · Alachua · Alachua, FL
A charter middle school in Alachua, FL where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1389, Alachua, FL 32616
- Math 95% vs FL 52% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alachua Learning Academy Middle score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alachua Learning Academy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
1.1%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
59.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaktivedanta AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–10 | 0.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| A. L. Mebane Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 697 | Compare → |
| Howard W. Bishop Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 846 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alachua
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #3 of 54
- District spending per student
- $11,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alachua Learning Academy Middle is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alachua Learning Academy Middle
Alachua Learning Academy Middle is a public middle school in Alachua, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 64 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
What's said publicly about Alachua Learning Academy Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alachua Learning Academy Middle
What grades does Alachua Learning Academy Middle serve?
Alachua Learning Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
Alachua Learning Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alachua Learning Academy Middle rank in FL?
Alachua Learning Academy Middle ranks #135 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Alachua Learning Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Alachua Learning Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alachua Learning Academy Middle has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Alachua Learning Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Alachua Learning Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alachua Learning Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Alachua Learning Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alachua Learning Academy Middle?
39.1% of students at Alachua Learning Academy Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (386) 418-2080
- Area population (ZIP 32616)
- 118
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32616; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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