WEST GADSDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

GADSDEN
200 PROVIDENCE RD
QUINCY, FL 32351
314 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
West Gadsden Middle School is a public educational institution located in Quincy, Florida, serving students within the Gadsden County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of students in the transitional grades, typically spanning early adolescence. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal and social growth.

The school operates as part of the broader Gadsden County school system, emphasizing local community involvement and educational equity. By providing foundational instruction in core subjects, the school aims to support student achievement and college or career readiness. Families and community members often utilize the school’s digital presence to stay updated on district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives designed to enhance the educational experience for the Quincy community.
314
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    161 (51.3%)
  • Hispanic
    123 (39.2%)
  • White
    21 (6.7%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: GADSDEN
Phone: (850)442-9500
Website: http://www.gadsdenschools.org
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 77
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
GADSDEN
434 Students
1400 W KING ST
QUINCY, FL 32351 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 8th