How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James a. Shanks Middle School | West Gadsden Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Quincy, FL | Quincy, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 434 | 314 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 19.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.4% | 79.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James a. Shanks Middle School | West Gadsden Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| African American | 68.9% | 51.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.3% | 39.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James a. Shanks Middle School | West Gadsden Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 297:1 | 335:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.8% | 50.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 37 | 34 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.