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#1718 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 45% in state
West Gadsden Middle School
Middle School · Gadsden · Quincy, FL
A middle school in Quincy, FL where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 PROVIDENCE RD, Quincy, FL 32351
- Math 34% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Gadsden Middle School score 29% 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 has held near 29% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Gadsden 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in GADSDEN
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Parramore AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 4–12 | Not available | 55 | Compare → |
| Crossroad AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 536 | Compare → |
| James A. Shanks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 4–8 | Not available | 526 | 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
- Rank in district
- #3 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
West Gadsden Middle School is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Gadsden Middle School
West Gadsden Middle School is a public middle school in Quincy, FL, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 323 students in grades 4th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,718 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Gadsden Middle School
What grades does West Gadsden Middle School serve?
West Gadsden Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend West Gadsden Middle School?
West Gadsden Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Gadsden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Gadsden Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Gadsden Middle School rank in FL?
West Gadsden Middle School ranks #1,718 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is West Gadsden Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Gadsden Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 West Gadsden Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Gadsden Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is West Gadsden Middle School a charter school?
No, West Gadsden Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Gadsden Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Gadsden Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Gadsden Middle School?
88.9% of students at West Gadsden 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
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gadsden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (850) 442-9500
- 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.
- 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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