News Summary
Stacker has released a ranking of the best public middle schools in the Tallahassee metro area, based on various educational factors assessed by Niche. The rankings focus on traditional public institutions, highlighting their academics, teacher quality, culture, diversity, and community feedback. Parents and students now have a comprehensive overview of the best middle schools available, emphasizing both academic excellence and a supportive environment.
Tallahassee, FL – Stacker has released a new ranking of the top public middle schools in the Tallahassee metro area, highlighting the best educational opportunities for students in the region. The rankings were determined using data from Niche, which evaluates schools based on five key factors: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture and diversity grade, and parent/student surveys. Online schools were excluded from this ranking to focus solely on traditional public institutions.
Top Ranked Schools Overview
The following is a list of the top ten public middle schools in the Tallahassee area, detailing their respective grade levels, locations, enrollment numbers, student-to-teacher ratios, and Niche grades:
1. School 1
- Grades: K-8
- Location: Leon County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Niche Grade: B
2. School 2
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Location: Gadsden County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Niche Grade: B
3. School 3
- Grades: 6-8
- Location: Leon County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Niche Grade: B
4. School 4
- Grades: 6-8
- Location: Wakulla County School District, FL
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Niche Grade: B+
5. School 5
- Grades: 6-8
- Location: Leon County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Niche Grade: A-
6. School 6
- Grades: K-8
- Location: Leon County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Niche Grade: A-
7. School 7
- Grades: 6-8
- Location: Leon County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 934 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Niche Grade: A-
8. School 8
- Grades: K-8
- Location: Leon County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Niche Grade: A-
9. School 9
- Grades: 6-8
- Location: Leon County Schools, FL
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Niche Grade: A
10. School 10
- Grades: K-12
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Enrollment: 1,871 students
- Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Niche Grade: A+
Methodology and Insights
The rankings emphasize essential elements of education quality by focusing on academics, faculty evaluation, and the overall culture within the schools. Each school was analyzed based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative data, such as standardized test scores and community feedback. The goal is to provide an insightful overview of the educational landscape in the Tallahassee area.
Conclusion
Parents and students looking for quality middle school education in the Tallahassee metro area can benefit from reviewing this comprehensive ranking. The listed schools not only reflect academic excellence but also a supportive environment catering to diverse student needs.
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Additional Resources
- Discover361: Best Public Middle Schools in Tallahassee Metro Area
- Click Orlando: Best Public Middle Schools in Florida
- Stacker: Best Public Middle Schools in Orlando Metro Area
- AOL: Best Public Middle Schools in Florida
- Patch: Best Public High Schools in Florida Ranking
- Wikipedia: Public School
- Google Search: Best Public Middle Schools in Florida
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education
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