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Kanapaha Middle School

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Kanapaha Middle School ranks 594 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

594^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Kanapaha Middle School in Gainesville, FL, is a mid-sized public school serving 1,014 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Alachua district, and it has earned a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, reflecting a stable and reliable educational offering.

Kanapaha stands out for its exceptional advanced math program, with 96% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 100% in Geometry—scores that far exceed district and state averages. This strength makes its top students competitive with those at the nearby high-performing Alachua Learning Academy Middle. However, the school faces a notable challenge: while advanced math thrives, only 39% of 8th graders are proficient in standard grade-level math, well below the state average of 61%. This creates a "two schools" dynamic, where success is concentrated among a select group of students. Additionally, Kanapaha has a persistent issue with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 31.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, higher than both district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Kanapaha offers a solid middle ground. It significantly outperforms the struggling The Einstein School Inc., which ranks in the 8th percentile statewide, and it operates more efficiently than some peers, spending $9,138 per student—less than Westwood Middle School ($10,601) and Howard W. Bishop Middle School ($9,215)—while achieving a higher state ranking. The school’s 7th grade performance is a bright spot, with ELA and math scores consistently above district and state averages. For parents, Kanapaha offers a strong advanced math track and efficient operations, but the school’s biggest challenge is bridging the gap between its high-performing students and those who need more support, particularly in 8th-grade math and attendance.

1,014

Students ?

20.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

49.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5005 SW 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608

(352) 955-6960

District: Alachua

Feeder schools for Kanapaha Middle School:

Elementary:	Kimball Wiles Elementary School
	Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
	Myra Terwilliger Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.8%

African American:

30.7%

Hispanic:

22.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg57%

Florida avg61%

594^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 10Middle Schools in the Alachua

50^th of 70Alachua among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	52.0	594 of 1216	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.3	483 of 1205	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	500 of 1196	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.0	526 of 1177	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.0	473 of 1148	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	440 of 1136	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.2	448 of 1099	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.9	365 of 1035	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.9	405 of 1031	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.7	423 of 997	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.7	277 of 999	72.3%	★★★★☆
2013	63.0	352 of 956	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.9	234 of 897	73.9%	★★★★☆
2011	67.1	301 of 891	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.4	261 of 839	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.7	235 of 780	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.6	207 of 740	72.0%	★★★★☆
2007	72.7	194 of 736	73.6%	★★★★☆
2006	70.3	190 of 675	71.9%	★★★★☆
2005	70.6	163 of 602	72.9%	★★★★☆
2004	72.5	148 of 593	75.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 196%+33 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

English Language Arts63%~ state avg

Math55%-4 vs state

Science51%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)							FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Total
Kanapaha Middle School	Public	6-8	5005 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6960	1,014	48	20.9	49.9%	353 (34.8%)	311 (30.7%)	228 (22.5%)	58 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.2%)	52	594^th of 1216 public middle schools	51.2%		58.3	483^rd of 1205 public middle schools	59.9%	111				57.0	66.0	66.0					49.0	69.0	39.0		51.0	96.0	100.0		74.0
The Einstein School Inc.	Public, Charter	2-8	5910 SW Archer Rd	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 335-4321	97	6	16.1	47.4%	39 (40.2%)	36 (37.1%)	9 (9.3%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.3%)	10.4	1116^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.2%		6.3	1136^th of 1205 public middle schools	5.7%	20	15.0	0.0	43.0	24.0	22.0	9.0		0.0	6.0	15.0	6.0	28.0	55.0	46.0	27.0				47.0
Fort Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	9301 NW 23rd Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2800	840	42	20.0	51.3%	332 (39.5%)	263 (31.3%)	135 (16.1%)	44 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.7%)	53.2	572^nd of 1216 public middle schools	53.0%		54.8	524^th of 1205 public middle schools	56.5%	48				55.0	67.0	63.0					48.0	67.0	43.0		59.0	88.0	100.0		78.0
Westwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1262 NW 31st Drive	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6718	854	38	22.5	47.9%	285 (33.4%)	272 (31.9%)	199 (23.3%)	33 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (7.4%)	30.4	904^th of 1216 public middle schools	25.7%		29.2	895^th of 1205 public middle schools	25.7%	9				50.0	45.0	53.0					34.0	54.0	19.0		44.0	64.0	84.0		48.0
Abraham Lincoln Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1001 SE 12th St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6711	613	27	22.3	55.1%	147 (24.0%)	336 (54.8%)	27 (4.4%)	60 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	52.3	590^th of 1216 public middle schools	51.5%		48.1	620^th of 1205 public middle schools	48.5%	30				61.0	69.0	65.0					43.0	60.0	23.0		58.0	89.0	100.0		78.0
Resilience Charter School Inc	Public, Charter	6-8	1717 NE 9th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 226-8675	107	3	35.6	71.0%	25 (23.4%)	69 (64.5%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	18.9	1045^th of 1216 public middle schools	14.1%		19.1	1021^st of 1205 public middle schools	15.3%	24				54.0	42.0	44.0					25.0	21.0	19.0		36.0	36.0			65.0
Howard W. Bishop Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1901 NE 9th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6701	824	36	22.8	50.2%	226 (27.4%)	428 (51.9%)	73 (8.9%)	22 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (8.5%)	46.9	669^th of 1216 public middle schools	45.0%		44.1	682^nd of 1205 public middle schools	43.4%	13				59.0	62.0	60.0					38.0	57.0	27.0		57.0	77.0	100.0		79.0
Oak View Middle School	Public, Magnet	5-8	1203 SW 250th St	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 472-1102	962	44	21.9	44.0%	513 (53.3%)	218 (22.7%)	149 (15.5%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (6.8%)	59.8	474^th of 1216 public middle schools	61.0%		58.6	478^th of 1205 public middle schools	60.3%	4			58.0	64.0	64.0	74.0				59.0	55.0	63.0	45.0	64.0	63.0	87.0	100.0		74.0
A. L. Mebane Middle School	Public	6-8	16401 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(386) 462-1648	385	20	19.4	50.1%	166 (43.1%)	119 (30.9%)	56 (14.5%)	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.3%)	39.5	782^nd of 1216 public middle schools	35.7%		34.6	824^th of 1205 public middle schools	31.6%	42				58.0	52.0	51.0					72.0	52.0	32.0		38.0	72.0			62.0
Alachua Learning Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	11100 W State Road 235	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(386) 418-2080	63	4	15.7	34.9%	41 (65.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (19.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.1%)	91.8	49^th of 1216 public middle schools	96.0%		93.4	40^th of 1205 public middle schools	96.7%	9				100.0	90.0	75.0	100.0				95.0	93.0			80.0	86.0		94.0	95.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanapaha Middle School

Is Kanapaha Middle School a good school?

Kanapaha Middle School ranks 594^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kanapaha Middle School?

Students at Kanapaha Middle School are 35% White, 31% African American, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

How many students attend Kanapaha Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,014 students attended Kanapaha Middle School.

What district is Kanapaha Middle School in?

Alachua

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