FloridaSchoolsJAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 48
QUINCY, Florida · GADSDEN
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students434
Student:Teacher19.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
434
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
91%+41.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 4–8 in QUINCY, Florida. The school enrolls 434 students. It is part of the GADSDEN district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–8
DistrictGADSDEN
County12039
CityQUINCY
ZIP32351
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120060000859

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment434
White1.5%
Hispanic / Latino26.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian68.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.5%
Hispanic
26.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
68.9%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %91%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)