Serving 203 students in grades 6-8, Havana Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)41%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
93%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Havana Middle School?
203 students attend Havana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Havana Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Havana Middle School?
Havana Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Havana Middle School offer ?
Havana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Havana Middle School part of?
Havana Middle School is part of Gadsden School District.
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