Florence Freshman Center
Tel:
(256) 768-2400
Florence Freshman Center serves 388 students in grades 9.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
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 388 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 | 388 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Florence Freshman Center is 0.62, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 31% | 33% |
| White | 53% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | <50% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 645 students
0.0 miles
1603 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3100 0.0 7-8 645 - 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 Hibbett School Grades: 5-6 | 586 students
1.5 miles
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800 1.5 5-6 586 - Florence Harlan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 426 students
1.6 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700 1.6 PK-4 426
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