About This School
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School is located in Quincy, FL and is one of 11 elementary schools in Gadsden School District. It is a magnet school that serves 142 students in grades PK, K-6.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gadsden Elementary Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gadsden Elementary Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gadsden Elementary Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gadsden Elementary Magnet School's students and teachers. more
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Gadsden District Spending
$9,276Per Pupil
The Gadsden spends $9,276 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 51% on instruction, 43% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Gadsden District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Parramore Academy 0.8 miles |  |
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| The Community Learning Institute Inc 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Gadsden Central Academy 1 miles | n/a | |
| Stewart Street Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| George W. Munroe Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades PK, K-6
- Gadsden School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Gadsden Elementary Magnet School500 West King St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-7557
www.gcps.k12.fl.us/
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Test Scores
About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 142
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
82%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Gadsden Elementary Magnet School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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