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James A. Shanks Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 4–8
1400 W King St, Quincy, FL 32351 · (850) 875-8737 · Part of Gadsden County School District
Students
434
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
91%
Setting
Rural
Grades
4–8
What stands out about James A. Shanks Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 29 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 35% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 52.1%
Location
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1400 W King St, Quincy
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 574
Grade 6116
Grade 7112
Grade 8132
Enrollment over time
668’20
593’21
574’22
526’23
434’24
Down 35% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 69%Hispanic 26%White 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%Two or more races 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.