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James A. Shanks Middle School
Middle School · Gadsden · Quincy, FL
A Gadsden middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 W KING ST, Quincy, FL 32351
- Math 23% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James A. Shanks Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 38 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James A. Shanks 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Parramore AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Gadsden Central AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Gadsden Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| West Gadsden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–8 | Not available | 323 | 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.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- 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
James A. Shanks Middle School is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James A. Shanks Middle School
James A. Shanks Middle School is a public middle school in Quincy, FL, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 526 students in grades 4th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,606 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James A. Shanks Middle School
What grades does James A. Shanks Middle School serve?
James A. Shanks Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend James A. Shanks Middle School?
James A. Shanks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Shanks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James A. Shanks Middle School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James A. Shanks Middle School rank in FL?
James A. Shanks Middle School ranks #3,606 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is James A. Shanks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James A. Shanks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 James A. Shanks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James A. Shanks Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James A. Shanks Middle School a charter school?
No, James A. Shanks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James A. Shanks Middle School a Title I school?
No, James A. Shanks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James A. Shanks Middle School?
89.5% of students at James A. Shanks 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gadsden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.7%
- Phone
- (850) 875-8737
- 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.
- 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 32351; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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