Gadsden Elementary Magnet School

500 W King St
Quincy, FL 32351
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gadsden Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Gadsden Elementary Magnet School's student population of 126 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
126 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Gadsden Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#848 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
48%
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65-69%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
36%
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Black
77%
21%
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White
1%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gadsden Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is ranked #848 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Elementary Magnet School?
126 students attend Gadsden Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gadsden Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gadsden Elementary Magnet School?
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gadsden Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gadsden Elementary Magnet School part of?
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is part of Gadsden School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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