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#2786 of 3,778 schools in FL
A.quinn Jones Center
High School · Alachua · Gainesville, FL
An Alachua high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1108 NW 7TH AVE, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Math 5% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs FL 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at A.quinn Jones Center score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A.quinn Jones Center 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,878
Median home value
$284,200
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
23.7%
Poverty rate
45.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,791 | Compare → |
| Sidney Lanier CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| P.k. Yonge Developmental Research SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,340 | Compare → |
| North Central Florida Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 187 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alachua
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #40 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
A.quinn Jones Center is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A.quinn Jones Center
A.quinn Jones Center is a public high school in Gainesville, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 91 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,786 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A.quinn Jones Center
What grades does A.quinn Jones Center serve?
A.quinn Jones Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend A.quinn Jones Center?
A.quinn Jones Center has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A.quinn Jones Center?
The student-teacher ratio at A.quinn Jones Center is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A.quinn Jones Center rank in FL?
A.quinn Jones Center ranks #2,786 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is A.quinn Jones Center's MySchoolScout rating?
A.quinn Jones Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 A.quinn Jones Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A.quinn Jones Center has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is A.quinn Jones Center a charter school?
No, A.quinn Jones Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A.quinn Jones Center a Title I school?
No, A.quinn Jones Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A.quinn Jones Center?
91.2% of students at A.quinn Jones Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- (352) 955-6840
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 32601)
- 23,296
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 23
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 32601; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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