The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center is a museum in Gainesville, Florida. The museum preserves the legacy of Allen Quin Jones, a local educator who dedicated his life to educating African-Americans.
Serving 91 students in grades 6-12, A.quinn Jones Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.quinn Jones Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A.quinn Jones Center's student population of 91 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of A.quinn Jones Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
83%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of A.quinn Jones Center?
The graduation rate of A.quinn Jones Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend A.quinn Jones Center?
91 students attend A.quinn Jones Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of A.quinn Jones Center students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.quinn Jones Center?
A.quinn Jones Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does A.quinn Jones Center offer ?
A.quinn Jones Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A.quinn Jones Center part of?
A.quinn Jones Center is part of Alachua School District.
In what neighborhood is A.quinn Jones Center located?
A.quinn Jones Center is located in the Fifth Avenue neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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