ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLE

11100 W STATE ROAD 235
ALACHUA, FL 32615

(386)418-2080

www.alachualearningcenter.com

Charter School 59 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alachua Learning Academy (ALA) Middle School is a public charter school located in Alachua, Florida, operating under the umbrella of the Alachua Learning Center. The school is known for its commitment to a holistic, student-centered approach to education, often emphasizing a smaller, community-oriented campus environment. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the academy aims to foster stronger relationships between students and faculty, allowing for more personalized instruction that caters to the individual academic and social needs of middle school students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to move beyond traditional rote learning by focusing on project-based activities, critical thinking, and the development of creative problem-solving skills. As part of a mission to nurture well-rounded individuals, the academy often integrates environmental awareness and community involvement into its culture. For families seeking a public school alternative that offers a more intimate, hands-on, and inquiry-based learning atmosphere, Alachua Learning Academy serves as a distinct choice within the Alachua County school system.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
39 (66.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (18.6 %)
Two or More
7 (11.9 %)
Black
1 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(386)418-2080
Website:	http://www.alachualearningcenter.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 22

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 18