JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GADSDEN school district, located in QUINCY, FL with about 695 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Quincy, Florida, is a public middle school serving students within the Gadsden County School District. As a key educational institution in the region, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. It serves as a central hub for the Quincy community, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, character development, and student engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Gadsden County Public Schools system, which prioritizes student achievement and equitable access to quality education. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. Through its programming and staff, JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while striving to improve performance outcomes and promote a culture of learning within the Quincy area.

For more information, contact JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL at (850) 875-8737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 W KING ST
QUINCY, FL 32351-1436
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JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in QUINCY, FL with about 695 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GADSDEN
Total Students:
695
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 695 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.4%
Hispanic/Latino
23.5%
White
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.