W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

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W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-5

1250 NE 18th Ave, Gainesville, FL

Alachua County Public Schools

463 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jaquatte Rolle

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
33%

Reading Proficiency
27%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

27%

Math Proficiency

33%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 28.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

203:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.5%	Female 47.5%
Black 76.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/2/2019

1/10 it is the WORST school in Alachua County Point Blank Period!!!!!

1.0 parent

6/12/2018

I would not send my worst enemy to this school. They almost destroyed my son through bullying and discrimination. This school should be closed.

1.0 parent

6/26/2012

This is the worst school I have ever sent my children too. Had an issue with the school back in 1999 and had to have my son tranfered to another school. Then my youngest daughter had a horrid teacher and the principal would do nothing about it, not even return my phone calls. I ended up having to ta...

5.0 parent

7/13/2010

My daughter has attended Metcalfe for the last 3 years. Metcalfe is a great elementary school and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It is a small school and everyone seems to know all of the kids. The teachers are incredibly patient with the kids and everyone is very caring and vested in the ki...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School

Pre-K to 12th
Public

A.Quinn Jones Center

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Sidney Lanier Center

K to 12th
Public

Florida Alachua County Gainesville 32609

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 1-5 in Gainesville, FL and is served by the Alachua County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 463 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School, A.Quinn Jones Center, Sidney Lanier Center, and more. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School.

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