FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
840 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Clarke Middle School is a public school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. Situated in a suburban area, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive middle school environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The institution generally follows the district’s standardized curriculum, which includes a focus on core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while offering various elective options to help students explore personal interests.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Fort Clarke Middle School aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by promoting extracurricular involvement and community engagement. The school typically provides a range of athletic programs, clubs, and academic support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. As part of the Alachua County system, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives, aiming to create a supportive culture that encourages student achievement and preparation for future academic success.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, Fort Clarke Middle School aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by promoting extracurricular involvement and community engagement. The school typically provides a range of athletic programs, clubs, and academic support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. As part of the Alachua County system, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives, aiming to create a supportive culture that encourages student achievement and preparation for future academic success.
840
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 332 |
| Hispanic | 135 |
| Black | 263 |
| Asian | 44 |
| Two or More | 65 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White332 (39.5%)
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Black263 (31.3%)
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Hispanic135 (16.1%)
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Two or More65 (7.7%)
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Asian44 (5.2%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ALACHUA |
| Phone: | (352)333-2800 |
| Website: | http://www.sbac.edu/fortclarke |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 840 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 42.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 376 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 55 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
292
Grade 7
277
Grade 8
271
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 292 |
| Grade 7 | 277 |
| Grade 8 | 271 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 428 | 51% |
| Male | 412 | 49% |
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