James A. Shanks Middle School
Quincy, FL · Middle School · Grades 4-8
Performance Overview
About This School
James A. Shanks Middle School is a middle school located in Quincy, Florida. The school serves 574 students in grades 4-8.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), James A. Shanks Middle School performs below the state average for Florida. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
92% 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
James A. Shanks Middle School has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
James A. Shanks Middle School has 574 students enrolled in grades 4-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
James A. Shanks Middle School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -7.
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.
James A. Shanks Middle School is part of the Gadsden in Quincy, 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.