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A. L. Mebane Middle School

16401 Nw 140th St
Alachua, FL 32615
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 379 students in grades 6-8, A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

A. L. Mebane Middle School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

A. L. Mebane Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. L. Mebane Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2554 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
46%
52%
36%
52%
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
31%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A. L. Mebane Middle School's ranking?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is ranked #2554 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are A. L. Mebane Middle School often compared to?
A. L. Mebane Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abraham Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend A. L. Mebane Middle School?
379 students attend A. L. Mebane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of A. L. Mebane Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. L. Mebane Middle School?
A. L. Mebane Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A. L. Mebane Middle School offer ?
A. L. Mebane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. L. Mebane Middle School part of?
A. L. Mebane Middle School is part of Alachua School District.

School Reviews

3   8/21/2019
this place Removed. too poor, there are lots of Asian people but the site says otherwise, the administration is uncouth in practice, the majority don't care about general education, just like fooling around you know? its a waste of times lads
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mc Communism
2   5/21/2015
Get a zoning exemption. Your child will learn nothing but bad habits there.
- Posted by Parent - Ssm_8

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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