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Havana Magnet School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-8

1686^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 25% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Havana Magnet School is a public Pre-K through 8th grade school in Havana, FL, serving 558 students within the Gadsden County School District, where 84.4% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Havana Magnet School shows a unique "two schools in one" performance pattern. While its elementary grades (3-5) struggle with proficiency rates in the 30s and 40s, the middle school grades (6-8) show surprising strength, particularly in math. In the most recent school year, 6th grade math proficiency (69%) and 7th grade math proficiency (64%) actually exceeded the state average. This is a remarkable contrast to nearby high-performing schools in Leon County, such as Gilchrist Elementary School and Hawks Rise Elementary School, which consistently rank in the 90th+ percentile. However, Havana Magnet faces significant challenges: 45.7% of students were chronically absent in 2023-2024, nearly 1.5 times the state average and dramatically higher than the 7.5% to 12.7% rates at top Leon County schools. The school also spends $15,496 per student, well above the state average and the $10,961 spent at Gilchrist, indicating that financial resources alone are not the solution.

Despite these headwinds, Havana Magnet shows a clear upward trend, moving from the 5th percentile (0 stars) in 2021-2022 to the 25th percentile (1 star) in the most recent data. This improvement, while modest, suggests recent interventions may be taking effect. The school's strong middle school math program could serve as a foundation for broader academic growth. While the "magnet" designation does not yet translate into a clear academic advantage over other Gadsden County schools like Stewart Street Elementary School, the school's progress from its recent lows offers a glimmer of hope for families looking for a school working to overcome significant socioeconomic challenges.

558

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,496

Per pupil spending ?

84.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1210 Kemp Rd
Havana, FL 32333

(850) 662-2670

District: Gadsden

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.0%

Hispanic:

17.7%

White:

4.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 26th percentile in 2016 → 25th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (25th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg44%

Florida avg63%

Elementary school

1,686^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

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Middle school

742^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Gadsden

65^th of 70Gadsden 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	29.2	1686 of 2240	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.7	1955 of 2258	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.7	1985 of 2256	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	14.2	2051 of 2240	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.6	2107 of 2219	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	22.8	1753 of 2247	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.0	1013 of 2182	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.1	1107 of 2118	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.8	1047 of 2112	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.1	1534 of 2087	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	19.0	1777 of 2064	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.2	1592 of 2029	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.1	1665 of 1984	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	10.1	1870 of 1985	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	15.1	1716 of 1919	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	11.0	1725 of 1847	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	13.5	1636 of 1789	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	8.2	1701 of 1786	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	7.2	1612 of 1688	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	742 of 1216	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.7	942 of 1205	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.9	620 of 1196	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.2	851 of 1177	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.5	766 of 1148	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.0	582 of 1136	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.8	381 of 1099	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.9	477 of 1035	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.7	332 of 1031	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.2	533 of 997	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 192%+18 vs state

Algebra 177%+14 vs state

Civics77%~ state avg

English Language Arts52%-8 vs state

Math50%-12 vs state

Science26%-30 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 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 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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Havana Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1210 Kemp Rd	Havana	32333	Gadsden County	Gadsden	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 662-2670	558	35	15.9	84.4%	23 (4.1%)	424 (76.0%)	99 (17.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	29.2	1686^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.7%		18.7	1955^th of 2258 public elementary schools	13.4%	269	47.0	56.0	41.0	65.0	48.0	54.0	52.0	37.0	38.0	69.0	64.0	38.0	41.0	9.0	77.0	92.0	77.0	$15,496	$6,354	$9,141
Canopy Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Point View Dr	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-3301	617	39	15.8	45.5%	304 (49.3%)	192 (31.1%)	53 (8.6%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	51 (8.3%)	33.1	1583^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	29.3%		34.8	1499^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.6%	84	54.0	41.0	64.0				56.0	58.0	51.0				43.0					$10,018	$740	$9,277
Hawks Rise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Meadow Ridge Dr	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4733	752	51	14.7	14.9%	411 (54.7%)	79 (10.5%)	77 (10.2%)	126 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.8%)	91.9	96^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.7%		93.5	72^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	96.8%	24	84.0	81.0	83.0				88.0	88.0	84.0				83.0					$11,686	$987	$10,699
Springwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3801 Fred George Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-6225	460	32	14.3	66.3%	47 (10.2%)	342 (74.3%)	35 (7.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	45.1	1266^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.5%		39.5	1374^th of 2258 public elementary schools	39.1%	108	48.0	45.0	59.0				65.0	66.0	78.0				51.0					$13,728	$2,042	$11,685
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	3434 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 681-7827	621	37	16.7	50.9%	120 (19.3%)	314 (50.6%)	130 (20.9%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.6%)	35.7	1508^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.7%		30.3	1638^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.5%	130	46.0	48.0	56.0	72.0	71.0	62.0	58.0	52.0	46.0	57.0	72.0	0.0	53.0	56.0	83.0		82.0	$9,120	$324	$8,796
Killearn Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8037 Deer Lk E	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 921-1265	740	49	15.0	13.8%	512 (69.2%)	66 (8.9%)	78 (10.5%)	45 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.3%)	87.5	196^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.3%		91	132^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	94.2%	64	77.0	81.0	75.0				90.0	84.0	80.0				77.0					$10,959	$734	$10,225
Astoria Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2465 Atlas Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-4673	479	34	14.0	76.6%	23 (4.8%)	378 (78.9%)	42 (8.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	37.2	1473^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%		31.3	1608^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.8%	135	43.0	48.0	57.0				58.0	64.0	70.0				42.0					$13,470	$2,462	$11,009
Stewart Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	749 S Stewart St	Quincy	32351	Gadsden County	Gadsden	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 627-3145	453	29	15.6	84.1%	15 (3.3%)	407 (89.8%)	22 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	12.5	2089^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.7%		13.5	2068^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.4%	21	44.0	41.0	41.0				39.0	45.0	39.0				29.0					$16,511	$7,493	$9,018
Sealey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2815 Allen Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5640	369	27	13.6	49.9%	61 (16.5%)	234 (63.4%)	40 (10.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.1%)	44.8	1278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.9%		41.6	1304^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.2%	26	69.0	52.0	66.0				51.0	52.0	64.0				50.0					$14,258	$1,975	$12,283
Gilchrist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Timberlane Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4310	857	53	16.3	19.6%	511 (59.6%)	114 (13.3%)	97 (11.3%)	59 (6.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	70 (8.2%)	91.6	101^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.5%		89.6	180^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.0%	79	80.0	88.0	83.0				92.0	79.0	88.0				87.0					$10,961	$753	$10,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Havana Magnet School

How many students attend Havana Magnet School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 558 students attended Havana Magnet School.

What is the racial makeup of Havana Magnet School?

Students at Havana Magnet School are 76% African American, 18% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Havana Magnet School in?

Gadsden

Is Havana Magnet School a good school?

Havana Magnet School ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Florida elementary schools.

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