Below Average
#2867 of 3,778 schools in FL
Fort Clarke Middle School
Middle School · Alachua · Gainesville, FL
An Alachua middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9301 NW 23RD AVE, Gainesville, FL 32606
- Math 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Clarke Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Clarke Middle School 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$79,888
Median home value
$319,300
Median rent
$1,664/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32606; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | 1–12 | 0.4 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Oak Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| The Rock SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Newberry Christian Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alachua
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #42 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
Fort Clarke Middle School is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Clarke Middle School
Fort Clarke Middle School is a public middle school in Gainesville, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 888 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,867 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Clarke Middle School
What grades does Fort Clarke Middle School serve?
Fort Clarke Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Clarke Middle School?
Fort Clarke Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 888 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Clarke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Clarke Middle School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Clarke Middle School rank in FL?
Fort Clarke Middle School ranks #2,867 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Fort Clarke Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Clarke Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Fort Clarke Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Clarke Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fort Clarke Middle School a charter school?
No, Fort Clarke Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Clarke Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fort Clarke Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Clarke Middle School?
51.6% of students at Fort Clarke Middle School 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
- 888
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (352) 333-2800
- Area population (ZIP 32606)
- 23,313
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 32606; 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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