JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

GADSDEN
1400 W KING ST
QUINCY, FL 32351
574 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
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.
574
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    389 (67.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    151 (26.3 %)
  • White
    13 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GADSDEN
Phone: (850)875-8737
Website: http://www.gadsdenschools.org
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 375
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 4 66
Grade 5 88
Grade 6 151
Grade 7 132
Grade 8 137
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WEST GADSDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
GADSDEN
320 Students
200 PROVIDENCE RD
QUINCY, FL 32351 (8.5 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 8th