A. L. Mebane Middle School

Q: Is A. L. Mebane Middle School a good school?

A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks 730 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

A. L. Mebane Middle School is a public middle school located in Alachua, Florida, serving 332 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Alachua school district, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While A. L. Mebane Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra 1 EOC compared to the Alachua district and Florida state averages, it lags behind many of the nearby schools, such as Kanapaha Middle School and Westwood Middle School, in other academic areas like Civics EOC, Science, and English Language Arts. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 32.6% to 37.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, A. L. Mebane Middle School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.84% to 64.05%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

On a positive note, the student population at A. L. Mebane Middle School is more racially diverse compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. This diversity is a strength, but it also highlights the need to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality educational opportunities and support. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and the unique needs of the economically disadvantaged student population could be key to improving the overall academic performance and outcomes for the school.

Detail:

Public 6-8

16401 NW 140th St
Alachua, FL 32615

(386) 462-1648

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
730^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,425

Students who attend A. L. Mebane Middle School usually attend:

High:

Santa Fe High School

Feeder schools for A. L. Mebane Middle School:

Elementary:	Alachua Elementary School
	W. W. Irby Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

African American:

30.6%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks worse than 61% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at A. L. Mebane Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), African American (30.6%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. L. Mebane Middle School is 21.6. 5 middle schools in the Alachua School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare A. L. Mebane Middle School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. L. Mebane Middle School is $10,425, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Alachua School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

A. L. Mebane Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks A. L. Mebane Middle School 730^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See A. L. Mebane Middle School in the ranking list.)

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 43^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A. L. Mebane Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	58.14	262^nd	593	55.8%
2005	50.42	324^th	602	46.2%
2006	54.83	320^th	675	52.6%
2007	49.78	395^th	736	46.3%
2008	49.49	408^th	740	44.9%
2009	39.86	514^th	780	34.1%
2010	43.07	529^th	839	36.9%
2011	41.11	570^th	891	36.0%
2012	43.26	526^th	897	41.4%
2013	31.96	668^th	956	30.1%
2014	38.34	623^rd	999	37.6%
2016	30.70	694^th	997	30.4%
2017	36.62	658^th	1031	36.2%
2018	39.96	629^th	1035	39.2%
2019	38.82	687^th	1099	37.5%
2021	34.13	753^rd	1136	33.7%
2022	27.07	855^th	1148	25.5%
2023	34.23	788^th	1177	33.1%
2024	39.12	730^th	1196	39.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A. L. Mebane Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	360	178	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	543
1989	364	176	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	545
1990	410	183	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	600
1991	419	216	3	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	644
1992	459	192	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	661
1993	358	154	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
1994	368	175	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1995	411	186	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1996	411	186	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1997	402	156	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1998	353	151	3	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
1999	361	133	6	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	519
2000	369	130	8	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	522
2001	398	133	7	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	549
2002	365	166	3	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	555
2003	365	166	3	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	555
2004	332	162	3	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
2005	317	183	2	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	529
2006	300	169	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
2007	279	162	2	22	2	n/a	n/a	8	475
2008	283	138	2	25	2	n/a	n/a	13	463
2009	297	130	2	31	2	n/a	n/a	17	479
2010	275	130	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	19	453
2011	273	127	0	20	0	0	15	0	435
2012	251	122	4	27	0	0	18	0	422
2013	232	121	2	22	0	0	11	0	388
2014	186	119	2	34	1	1	13	0	356
2015	195	122	3	42	2	2	22	0	388
2016	193	123	3	34	2	1	27	0	383
2017	184	122	6	34	2	0	26	0	374
2018	176	123	6	30	2	1	17	0	355
2019	174	116	6	42	3	1	21	0	363
2020	152	132	7	51	2	1	30	0	375
2021	135	125	6	40	1	0	27	0	334
2022	145	119	8	40	0	0	19	0	331
2023	144	110	6	43	1	0	28	0	332
2024	167	116	10	46	0	0	40	0	379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A. L. Mebane Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	543	30.0	18.1	41.3
1989	545	30.0	18.1	38
1990	600	30.0	20.0	38.7
1991	644	34.0	18.9	43.6
1992	661	34.0	19.4	35.1
1993	517	29.0	17.8	37.3
1994	548	29.0	18.9	38.5
1995	608	32.0	19.0	40.6
1996	608	32.0	19.0	40.6
1997	572	31.0	18.5	43.4
1998	528	29.0	18.2	41.9
1999	519	32.0	16.2	42
2000	522	31.0	16.8	39.8
2001	549	31.0	17.7	37.7
2002	555	32.0	17.3	50.5
2003	555	32.0	17.3	50.5
2004	517	29.0	17.8	50.5
2005	529	29.0	18.2	57.3
2006	490	30.0	16.3	48.2
2007	475	30.0	15.8	48.8
2008	463	29.5	15.7	46
2009	479	31.0	18.4	47.4
2010	453	27.0	16.7	54.1
2011	435	24.6	17.6	50.6
2012	422	24.4	17.2	53.8
2013	388	23.0	16.8	54.1
2014	356	23.0	15.4	62.4
2015	388	23.0	16.8	47.4
2016	383	21.0	18.2	52
2017	374	17.0	22.0	51.6
2018	355	21.0	16.9	62.3
2019	363	17.6	20.5	53.4
2020	375	16.5	22.7	59.5
2021	334	17.4	19.1	62.9
2022	331	18.4	17.9	64
2023	332	14.3	23.1	60.8
2024	379	17.5	21.6	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A. L. Mebane Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	543	30.0	18.1	41.3
1989	545	30.0	18.1	38
1990	600	30.0	20.0	38.7
1991	644	34.0	18.9	43.6
1992	661	34.0	19.4	35.1
1993	517	29.0	17.8	37.3
1994	548	29.0	18.9	38.5
1995	608	32.0	19.0	40.6
1996	608	32.0	19.0	40.6
1997	572	31.0	18.5	43.4
1998	528	29.0	18.2	41.9
1999	519	32.0	16.2	42
2000	522	31.0	16.8	39.8
2001	549	31.0	17.7	37.7
2002	555	32.0	17.3	50.5
2003	555	32.0	17.3	50.5
2004	517	29.0	17.8	50.5
2005	529	29.0	18.2	57.3
2006	490	30.0	16.3	48.2
2007	475	30.0	15.8	48.8
2008	463	29.5	15.7	46
2009	479	31.0	18.4	47.4
2010	453	27.0	16.7	54.1
2011	435	24.6	17.6	50.6
2012	422	24.4	17.2	53.8
2013	388	23.0	16.8	54.1
2014	356	23.0	15.4	62.4
2015	388	23.0	16.8	47.4
2016	383	21.0	18.2	52
2017	374	17.0	22.0	51.6
2018	355	21.0	16.9	62.3
2019	363	17.6	20.5	53.4
2020	375	16.5	22.7	59.5
2021	334	17.4	19.1	62.9
2022	331	18.4	17.9	64
2023	332	14.3	23.1	60.8
2024	379	17.5	21.6	59.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A. L. Mebane Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$324 (3.9%)	$7,959 (96.1%)	$8,283
2019	$383 (4.5%)	$8,153 (95.5%)	$8,535
2020	$392 (4.7%)	$8,020 (95.3%)	$8,412
2021	$948 (9.1%)	$9,507 (90.9%)	$10,455
2022	$1,050 (9.6%)	$9,867 (90.4%)	$10,916
2023	$905 (8.7%)	$9,521 (91.3%)	$10,425

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A. L. Mebane Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 687^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 788^th of 1177 Middle schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	47	38	9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	47	30	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	52	43	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	45	33	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	54	50	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	51	51
7th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	59	53	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	57	36	21%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	61	51	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	15	13	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)	27	20	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	32	31	1%
8th Grade Science (Alachua)	54	44	10%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	61	51	10%
End of Course Civics (Alachua)	69	58	11%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (A. L. Mebane Middle School)	62	83	21%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Alachua)	56	55	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	363	332	8.5%
African American	116	110	5.2%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	42	43	2.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	174	144	17.2%
Two or More Races	21	28	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.4%	60.8%	7.4%

Schools Near A. L. Mebane Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
A. L. Mebane Middle School	Public	6-8	16401 NW 140th St	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(386) 462-1648	379	18	21.6	59.6%	167 (44.1%)	116 (30.6%)	46 (12.1%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.6%)	39.1	730^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.0%		34.2	788^th of 1177 public middle schools	33.1%	58				49.0	44.0	35.0				67.0	12.0	52.0		25.0	86.0		59.0	$10,425	$905	$9,521
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	64	4	16.0	39.1%	40 (62.5%)	1 (1.6%)	13 (20.3%)	3 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.9%)	95	31^st of 1196 public middle schools	97.4%		97.1	15^th of 1177 public middle schools	98.7%	16				76.0	91.0	90.0				90.0	100.0			95.0	100.0	94.0	100.0	$9,568	$1,933	$7,635
Fort Clarke Middle School	Public	6-8	9301 NW 23rd Ave	Gainesville	32606	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 333-2800	888	45	19.6	51.6%	341 (38.4%)	285 (32.1%)	142 (16.0%)	51 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (7.7%)	50.3	585^th of 1196 public middle schools	51.1%		48.4	589^th of 1177 public middle schools	50.0%	4				50.0	57.0	54.0				51.0	26.0	55.0		44.0	91.0	100.0	66.0	$8,468	$834	$7,634
Westwood Middle School	Public	6-8	1262 NW 31st Drive	Gainesville	32605	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6718	795	34	23.2	52.6%	267 (33.6%)	283 (35.6%)	151 (19.0%)	34 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.2%)	32	844^th of 1196 public middle schools	29.4%		35.1	773^rd of 1177 public middle schools	34.3%	71				47.0	43.0	41.0				39.0	22.0	45.0		34.0	74.0		50.0	$9,275	$879	$8,395
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	846	37	22.6	57.1%	225 (26.6%)	451 (53.3%)	68 (8.0%)	31 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (7.9%)	42.6	694^th of 1196 public middle schools	42.0%		44.1	649^th of 1177 public middle schools	44.9%	45				48.0	49.0	51.0				34.0	7.0	60.0		47.0	78.0	100.0	54.0	$8,338	$794	$7,546
Oak View Middle School	Public, Magnet	5-8	1203 SW 250th St	Newberry	32669	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 472-1102	941	44	21.2	48.8%	511 (54.3%)	202 (21.5%)	134 (14.2%)	18 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (8.1%)	60.3	444^th of 1196 public middle schools	62.9%		58.1	458^th of 1177 public middle schools	61.1%	14			41.0	63.0	57.0	54.0			45.0	57.0	37.0	67.0	44.0	48.0	94.0	100.0	65.0	$8,388	$881	$7,506
Resilience Charter School Inc	Public, Charter	6-8	1717 NE 9th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 745-3690	114	7	17.5	61.4%	35 (30.7%)	60 (52.6%)	12 (10.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)	24.8	930^th of 1196 public middle schools	22.2%		40.8	692^nd of 1177 public middle schools	41.2%	238				38.0	34.0	42.0				38.0	38.0	38.0		16.0			35.0	$8,608	$864	$7,744
Kanapaha Middle School	Public	6-8	5005 SW 75th St	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-6960	1,070	49	21.7	53.4%	393 (36.7%)	318 (29.7%)	229 (21.4%)	60 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.4%)	56.2	500^th of 1196 public middle schools	58.2%		53	526^th of 1177 public middle schools	55.3%	26				54.0	56.0	59.0				51.0	32.0	66.0		46.0	95.0	100.0	63.0	$8,640	$921	$7,720
The Einstein School Inc.	Public, Charter	2-8	5910 SW Archer Rd	Gainesville	32608	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 335-4321	100	8	12.5	60.0%	38 (38.0%)	40 (40.0%)	9 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.0%)	9.3	1113^th of 1196 public middle schools	6.9%		12.6	1062^nd of 1177 public middle schools	9.8%	51	20.0	7.0	0.0	20.0	0.0	8.0	10.0	7.0	7.0	7.0	12.0	33.0	7.0	33.0			33.0	$10,026	$1,084	$8,942
Abraham Lincoln Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1001 SE 12th St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6711	697	28	24.5	50.4%	155 (22.2%)	335 (48.1%)	32 (4.6%)	122 (17.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (7.3%)	59.5	450^th of 1196 public middle schools	62.4%		49.4	571^st of 1177 public middle schools	51.5%	121				61.0	58.0	54.0				50.0	19.0	67.0		51.0	94.0	100.0	60.0	$8,576	$783	$7,792

Frequently Asked Questions about A. L. Mebane Middle School

What district is A. L. Mebane Middle School in?

Alachua

What is the racial makeup of A. L. Mebane Middle School?

Students at A. L. Mebane Middle School are 44% White, 31% African American, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of A. L. Mebane Middle School attend?

Students who attend A. L. Mebane Middle School usually go on to attend Santa Fe High School

How many students attend A. L. Mebane Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended A. L. Mebane Middle School.

Is A. L. Mebane Middle School a good school?

A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks 730^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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