Summary:
In zip code 32669, there is one middle school, Oak View Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 in Newberry, Florida, with a substantial enrollment of 962 students within the Alachua County school district.
Oak View Middle School stands out as a high-performing school within a lower-performing district, consistently earning a 3-star state ranking in the 60th percentile over the last three years. The school excels in advanced math, with 100% of students proficient in the Geometry EOC and 87-88% proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding state averages. Eighth graders also perform well, with ELA proficiency at 74% (14 points above the state) and Science at 63% (11 points above the state). However, the school shows a notable "5th grade dip," where the 2024-2025 cohort scored below state averages in Science (37% vs. 55%) and Math (45% vs. 57%), though this same group improved dramatically by 6th grade. Additionally, while advanced math is a strength, standard grade-level FAST Math proficiency in 8th grade (45%) lags 16 points behind the state average (61%), suggesting a focus on accelerating top students rather than the majority.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 21.9:1, spending of $9,053 per student, a free/reduced lunch rate of 43.97%, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 27.1%—better than both the district (31.6%) and state (31.4%) averages. The school's consistent 8th-grade outperformance in ELA, Science, and Civics indicates effective preparation for high school. Overall, Oak View Middle School offers strong advanced programs and stable performance, but families should be aware of the mixed results in standard math and the need for targeted support in early middle school grades.
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