Florence Freshman Center
Tel:
(256)768-2400
- Florence Freshman Center serves 362 students in grades 9.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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Florence Freshman Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Florence Freshman Center's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 |
| Total Students | 362 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Florence Freshman Center's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Freshman Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 31% | 33% |
| White | 54% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.59 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate | <50% | 88% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Florence Freshman Center is Florence Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Florence Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kilby Laboratory School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Florence Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 713 students
0.0 miles
1603 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3100 0.0 7-8 713 - Florence Kilby Laboratory School Grades: PK-6 | 161 students
0.6 miles
611 North Pine Street
Florence, AL 35632
(256)765-4303 0.6 PK-6 161 - Florence Florence Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.1 miles
610 W. College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3022 1.1 6-12 n/a - Florence Handy School Grades: PK | 54 students
1.3 miles
955 Beale Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3400 1.3 PK 54 - Florence Hibbett School Grades: 5-6 | 586 students
1.5 miles
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2800 1.5 5-6 586
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