Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sidney Lanier 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sidney Lanier Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sidney Lanier Center's student population of 139 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sidney Lanier Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney Lanier Center is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3623 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
38%
Black
44%
21%
White
32%
34%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney Lanier Center's ranking?
Sidney Lanier Center is ranked #3623 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sidney Lanier Center?
The graduation rate of Sidney Lanier Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sidney Lanier Center?
139 students attend Sidney Lanier Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sidney Lanier Center students are Black, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney Lanier Center?
Sidney Lanier Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sidney Lanier Center offer ?
Sidney Lanier Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney Lanier Center part of?
Sidney Lanier Center is part of Alachua School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Sidney lanier Is a great School for your kid to attend to you cant ask for a better school principal then mrs castallo and a better conicler then mr barnes i am a student
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