publicmiddleGrade 4-8

James A. Shanks Middle School

1400 W King St, Quincy, FL 32351, United States

+1 (850) 875-8737

http://www.gadsdenschools.org

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James A. Shanks Middle School Overview

About This School

James A. Shanks Middle School is a public middle in Quincy, Florida, serving 434 students in grades 4-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 22 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $45,551. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 217:1. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup consists of 69% Black, 26% Hispanic, 3% White, and 1% Two or More Races.

434

Total Students

Grade 4-8

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 4-8

County

Gadsden County

Students per Counselor

217:1

James A. Shanks Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.1:1

State Avg: 18.6:1

217

Students per Counselor

James A. Shanks Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$45,551

City Avg: $45,551

State Avg: $53,941

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor217:1

James A. Shanks Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.92%

Male

49.08%

Female

Total Enrollment: 434 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.53%

Hispanic26.27%

Asian0%

Black68.89%

Two or More Races1.15%

Native American0%

James A. Shanks Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James A. Shanks Middle School

Q: What is James A. Shanks Middle School?

A: James A. Shanks Middle School is a middle public located in Quincy.

Q: How many students attend James A. Shanks Middle School?

A: James A. Shanks Middle School has approximately 434 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Shanks Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James A. Shanks Middle School is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about James A. Shanks Middle School

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About James A. Shanks Middle School - Quincy, FL

Quick Facts about James A. Shanks Middle School
School Name	James A. Shanks Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 4-8
Location	1400 W King St, Quincy, FL 32351, Quincy, FL
County	Gadsden County
Phone	+1 (850) 875-8737
Total Students	434
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James A. Shanks Middle School

What is James A. Shanks Middle School?

James A. Shanks Middle School is a middle public located in Quincy.

How many students attend James A. Shanks Middle School?

James A. Shanks Middle School has approximately 434 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James A. Shanks Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at James A. Shanks Middle School is 19:1.

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