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Gadsden Central Academy
School · Gadsden · Quincy, FL
A school in Quincy, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
655 SOUTH STEWART ST, Quincy, FL 32351
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 26 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gadsden Central Academy 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,219
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Parramore AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | 0.1 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Gadsden Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Crossroad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 536 | 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.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 17
- District spending per student
- $13,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gadsden Central Academy is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gadsden Central Academy
Gadsden Central Academy is a public school in Quincy, FL, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 25 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gadsden Central Academy
What grades does Gadsden Central Academy serve?
Gadsden Central Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gadsden Central Academy?
Gadsden Central Academy has an enrollment of approximately 25 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Central Academy is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Gadsden Central Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gadsden Central Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Gadsden Central Academy a charter school?
No, Gadsden Central Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gadsden Central Academy a Title I school?
No, Gadsden Central Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gadsden Central Academy?
92.0% of students at Gadsden Central Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 25
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gadsden County
- Phone
- (850) 875-7249
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 32351)
- 16,808
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 32351; 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 not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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