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Alachua Learning Academy Middle

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Alachua Learning Academy Middle is a small, high-performing charter school in Alachua, FL, serving just 63 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Alachua district.

This school stands out dramatically from its neighbors. It ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, far exceeding nearby schools like A. L. Mebane Middle School (36th percentile) and Oak View Middle School (61st percentile). The academic results are exceptional, with proficiency rates often 30 to 50 percentage points higher than the district average. For example, 95% of 6th graders are proficient in math, compared to just 48% district-wide, and 80% of 8th graders are proficient in science versus 52% for the district. The school achieves these top-tier results while spending significantly less per student ($6,391) than its peers, such as The Einstein School Inc. ($12,187).

A key factor is the small, intimate environment, which allows for a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. This likely fosters strong relationships and individualized instruction. The school also offers high school-level courses like Algebra 1 and Biology 1, with 86% and 94% of middle schoolers proficient, respectively, giving students a head start on high school credits. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.7% is higher than some nearby schools, the remaining students perform at an exceptionally high level, demonstrating the effectiveness of the school's instructional model. For parents seeking a focused, high-achieving environment that consistently outperforms the surrounding district, Alachua Learning Academy Middle is a standout choice.

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

34.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32615

(386) 418-2080

District: Alachua

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 91st percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (90% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Florida middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school90%

District avg60%

Florida avg63%

49^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	91.8	49 of 1216	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	93.4	40 of 1205	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.0	31 of 1196	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.1	15 of 1177	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.8	54 of 1148	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	87.9	102 of 1136	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	89.8	81 of 1099	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	88.7	106 of 1035	89.8%	★★★★☆
2017	90.9	81 of 1031	92.1%	★★★★★
2016	88.4	89 of 997	91.1%	★★★★★
2014	87.5	93 of 999	90.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics95%+18 vs state

Math94%+37 vs state

Biology 194%+20 vs state

English Language Arts90%+29 vs state

Algebra 186%+23 vs state

Science80%+28 vs state

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua Learning Academy Middle

What is the racial makeup of Alachua Learning Academy Middle?

Students at Alachua Learning Academy Middle are 65% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Alachua Learning Academy Middle in?

Alachua

Is Alachua Learning Academy Middle a good school?

Yes! Alachua Learning Academy Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 49^th of 1216 Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Alachua Learning Academy Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 63 students attended Alachua Learning Academy Middle.

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