Top 5 Best 32609 Florida Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,737 students in 32609, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32609, FL are Howard W. Bishop Middle School, Gainesville High School and Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32609, FL Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Grades: 7-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #33.
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
Rank: #44.
Alachua Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Resilience Charter School Inc
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Ne 9th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 745-3690
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32609 Florida

32609, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Grades: 2-5
| 46 students
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32609, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32609, FL include Howard W. Bishop Middle School, Gainesville High School and Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 32609, FL?
6 public middle schools are located in 32609, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in 32609, FL?
32609, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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