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Stewart Street Elementary School

Elementary School · Gadsden · Quincy, FL

A Gadsden elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

749 S STEWART ST, Quincy, FL 32351

  • Math 27% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-33.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.2 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$13,871
Chronic Absenteeism44.2%

Students at Stewart Street Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Stewart Street Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gadsden Central AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.2 mi25Compare →
Gadsden Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.2 mi2Compare →
Head Start ProgramEnrollment path unverified5.3PK0.2 mi31Compare →
Bold Step Infant CareEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.4 mi8Compare →

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
#12 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

Stewart Street Elementary School is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stewart Street Elementary School

Stewart Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Quincy, FL, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,687 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stewart Street Elementary School

What grades does Stewart Street Elementary School serve?

Stewart Street Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Stewart Street Elementary School?

Stewart Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Street Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Street Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stewart Street Elementary School rank in FL?

Stewart Street Elementary School ranks #3,687 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Stewart Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stewart Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Stewart Street Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stewart Street Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stewart Street Elementary School a charter school?

No, Stewart Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stewart Street Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Stewart Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stewart Street Elementary School?

83.7% of students at Stewart Street Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Gadsden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.2%
Area population (ZIP 32351)
16,808
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
37.4
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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