A.quinn Jones Center
Tel:
(352)955-6840
- A.quinn Jones Center serves 91 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
A.quinn Jones Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- A.quinn Jones Center's student population of 91 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 91 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- A.quinn Jones Center's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 3:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of A.quinn Jones Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3540 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Hispanic | n/a | 32% |
| Black | 82% | 22% |
| White | 15% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ALACHUA School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to A.quinn Jones Center is Gainesville High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sidney Lanier Center (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. J. Finley Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gainesville J. J. Finley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 650 students
0.7 miles
1912 Nw 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352)955-6705 0.7 K-5 650 - Gainesville Gainesville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1815 students
0.8 miles
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352)955-6707 0.8 9-12 1815 - Gainesville Sidney Lanier Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 154 students
0.8 miles
312 Nw 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352)955-6841 0.8 K-12 154 - Gainesville Adult Education Program Grades: AE
1.1 miles
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352)955-7035 1.1 AE n/a - Gainesville Alachua Eschool (virtual Franchise) Grades: 6-12 | 111 students
1.1 miles
620 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352)955-7700 1.1 6-12 111
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