FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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.
840
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White332
Hispanic135
Black263
Asian44
Two or More65
American Indian1
  • White
    332 (39.5%)
  • Black
    263 (31.3%)
  • Hispanic
    135 (16.1%)
  • Two or More
    65 (7.7%)
  • Asian
    44 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6292
Grade 7277
Grade 8271
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42851%
Male41249%