FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Of the 4,705 students attending Gadsden County schools, 70.9% were Black. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 23% of Gadsden County students.
In the previous school year, Black students were also the most common ethnicity in Gadsden County, representing 69.2% of the student body.
West Gadsden Middle School had the most even distribution of races among the county schools, including 54.5% Black students, 35.3% Hispanic students, and 6.5% white students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county increased by 1.9% when compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| School Name | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Step Infant Care | Black | < 10% | < 10 |
| Carter Parramore Academy | Black | 87.3% | 55 |
| Chattahoochee Elementary School | Black | 81.4% | 161 |
| Crossroad Academy | Black | 64.9% | 536 |
| Gadsden Central Academy | Black | 92% | 25 |
| Gadsden County High School | Black | 71.5% | 1,059 |
| Gadsden Elementary Magnet School | Black | 78.5% | 130 |
| Gadsden Technical College | Black | < 10% | 16 |
| Gadsden Virtual Instruction Program | Black | < 10% | < 10 |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Black | 65.3% | 504 |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Black | 56.7% | 298 |
| Havana Magnet School | Black | 78% | 558 |
| Head Start Program | Black | 83.9% | 31 |
| James A. Shanks Middle School | Black | 67.1% | 526 |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Black | 89% | 473 |
| West Gadsden Middle School | Black | 54.5% | 323 |
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