Summary:
In zip code 32609, Gainesville, FL, there are two middle schools serving grades 6-8: Howard W. Bishop Middle School and Resilience Charter School Inc, both part of the Alachua district.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School is the standout school in this area, significantly outperforming Resilience Charter School Inc across nearly every academic metric. Bishop holds a 2-star rating and a stable state ranking in the 45th percentile, while Resilience has a 1-star rating and a declining ranking in the 14th percentile. Bishop excels in advanced coursework, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and 77% in Algebra 1, far exceeding district and state averages. However, it struggles with grade-level math, particularly in 8th grade (27% proficient), and faces a high chronic absenteeism rate of 28.2%. In contrast, Resilience has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 16.1% but struggles across all subjects, with 8th-grade math proficiency dropping to 0% in a recent year.
Both schools spend a similar amount per student ($9,215 at Bishop vs. $9,139 at Resilience), yet Bishop achieves far better results, indicating higher operational efficiency. Resilience serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (71% free/reduced lunch) and has a much higher student-teacher ratio (35.6:1 vs. 22.8:1), which may contribute to its lower academic performance. Overall, Howard W. Bishop Middle School offers stronger academics and advanced programs, while Resilience Charter School Inc provides a smaller environment with better attendance but significantly lower test scores.
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