Alachua Learning Academy Middle

Summary:

Alachua Learning Academy Middle is a public charter middle school in Alachua, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 59 students. This small school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the Alachua district and the state of Florida in key assessments.

Alachua Learning Academy Middle has been ranked among the top 15 middle schools in Florida and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools, adds to its unique character. While the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 26.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, it still remains lower than some of the surrounding schools, such as Westwood Middle School at 39.0%.

Alachua Learning Academy Middle's exceptional academic performance, with 100% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, 94% in EOC/Geometry, and 100% in EOC/Civics, is particularly noteworthy given the school's small size and diverse student population. This suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education, which may be attributed to its higher per-student spending of $9,568 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the Alachua district and state averages. Overall, Alachua Learning Academy Middle stands out as a unique and high-performing middle school option within the Alachua district.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 11100 W State Road 235
       Alachua, FL  32615


(386) 418-2080

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,568 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  59

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alachua Learning Academy Middle ranks better than 97.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 10 ranked middle schools in the Alachua School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Alachua Learning Academy Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Alachua School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alachua Learning Academy Middle is 14.7, which is the 2nd best among 10 middle schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Alachua Learning Academy Middle employs 4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alachua Learning Academy Middle is $9,568, which is the 3rd highest among 10 middle schools in the Alachua School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alachua Learning Academy Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Alachua Learning Academy Middle 31st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Alachua Learning Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Alachua:

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


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Rank History for Alachua Learning Academy Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 87.51 93rd 999 90.7%
2016 88.35 89th 997 91.1%
2017 90.85 81st 1031 92.1%
2018 88.66 106th 1035 89.8%
2019 89.78 81st 1099 92.6%
2021 87.91 102nd 1136 91.0%
2022 92.82 54th 1148 95.3%
2023 97.13 15th 1177 98.7%
2024 95.01 31st 1196 97.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Alachua Learning Academy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 30 1 1 20 0 1 5 0 58
2013 30 3 3 19 1 0 5 0 61
2014 30 5 3 12 1 0 5 0 56
2015 34 5 4 12 1 0 5 0 61
2016 36 11 2 8 0 0 4 0 61
2017 30 4 2 9 0 0 5 0 50
2018 38 2 1 7 0 0 5 0 53
2019 29 4 4 8 0 0 7 0 52
2020 34 4 4 7 0 0 7 0 56
2021 29 5 4 6 0 0 8 0 52
2022 28 4 2 7 0 0 6 0 47
2023 39 1 1 11 0 0 7 0 59

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 Alachua Learning Academy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 58 2.6 21.6 70.7
2013 61 6.0 10.1 60.7
2014 56 2.0 28.0 57.1
2015 61 4.0 15.2 4.9
2016 61 4.0 15.2 67.2
2017 50 4.0 12.5 72
2018 53 1.0 53.0 67.9
2019 52 n/a n/a 57.7
2020 56 4.0 14.0 30.4
2021 52 3.0 17.3 38.5
2022 47 4.0 11.7 44.7
2023 59 4.0 14.7 42.4

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 Alachua Learning Academy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 58 2.6 21.6 70.7
2013 61 6.0 10.1 60.7
2014 56 2.0 28.0 57.1
2015 61 4.0 15.2 4.9
2016 61 4.0 15.2 67.2
2017 50 4.0 12.5 72
2018 53 1.0 53.0 67.9
2019 52 n/a n/a 57.7
2020 56 4.0 14.0 30.4
2021 52 3.0 17.3 38.5
2022 47 4.0 11.7 44.7
2023 59 4.0 14.7 42.4

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 Alachua Learning Academy Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $5,849 (100.0%) $5,849
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,152 (100.0%) $7,152
2020 $00 (0.0%) $5,219 (100.0%) $5,219
2021 $321 (5.7%) $5,346 (94.3%) $5,668
2022 $1,111 (14.0%) $6,825 (86.0%) $7,936
2023 $1,933 (20.2%) $7,635 (79.8%) $9,568

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alachua Learning Academy Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 15th of 1177 Middle schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Learning Academy Middle)8181
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5351
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alachua Learning Academy Middle)9069
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5243
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Learning Academy Middle)8580
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5450
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alachua Learning Academy Middle)7787
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5953
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua Learning Academy Middle)8987
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)6151
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (Alachua Learning Academy Middle)6178
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Alachua)5444
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Alachua Learning Academy Middle)92100
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Alachua)6958
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5259
 13.5%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2939
 34.5%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%42.4%
 15.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua Learning Academy Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 59 students attended Alachua Learning Academy Middle.

Students at Alachua Learning Academy Middle are 66% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Yes! Alachua Learning Academy Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 31st of 1196 Florida middle schools.


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