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#2284 of 3,778 schools in FL
Archer Elementary
Elementary School · Alachua · Archer, FL
An Alachua elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14533 SW 170TH ST, Archer, FL 32618
- Math 54% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Archer Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Archer Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,176
Median home value
$195,000
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32618; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Jordan Glen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Alachua Learning Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | Not available | 102 | Compare → |
| Boulware Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | Not available | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #28 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
Archer Elementary is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Archer Elementary
Archer Elementary is a public elementary school in Archer, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,284 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Archer Elementary
What grades does Archer Elementary serve?
Archer Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Archer Elementary?
Archer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Archer Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Archer Elementary rank in FL?
Archer Elementary ranks #2,284 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Archer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Archer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Archer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Archer Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Archer Elementary a charter school?
No, Archer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Archer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Archer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Archer Elementary?
58.7% of students at Archer Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (352) 495-2111
- Area population (ZIP 32618)
- 7,340
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 32618; 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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