Summary:
In zip code 32618, there is one elementary school, Archer Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in the Archer, FL area with a total enrollment of 413 students.
Archer Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Alachua County school district, which ranks in the bottom third of Florida (29th percentile). The school consistently outperforms the district average in nearly every tested subject and grade level, earning a state ranking in the 61st percentile (3 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year. Key strengths include English Language Arts, where 3rd graders achieved 72% proficiency (compared to the state average of 60%), and 4th grade math, with 71% proficiency (versus the state average of 65%). The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (27.7%) than both the district (31.6%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating better student attendance and engagement. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1 and per-student spending of $13,458, the school appears to use its resources effectively to achieve above-average results.
However, performance against state averages is mixed. While Archer Elementary excels in early grades, it shows a potential "5th-grade slump," with 5th grade math proficiency at 58% (below the state average of 62%) and 5th grade science at 58% (below the state average of 60%). Additionally, 5th grade math scores have shown significant year-over-year volatility, jumping from 42% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 58% in 2025-2026, which may warrant monitoring. Overall, the school is a bright spot in a low-ranking district, offering strong academic foundations for younger students while facing challenges in upper elementary grades.
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