A. L. Mebane Middle School
Alachua, FL · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
A. L. Mebane Middle School is a middle school located in Alachua, Florida. The school serves 332 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 55/100 (C), A. L. Mebane Middle School performs at the state average for Florida. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
A. L. Mebane Middle School has a DataScore of 55/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
A. L. Mebane Middle School has 332 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.7:1.
Yes, A. L. Mebane Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +18, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
A. L. Mebane Middle School is part of the Alachua in Alachua, Florida. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.