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Kanapaha Middle School

5005 SW 75TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 876 of 2461 in Florida

Top schools in Gainesville
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Kanapaha Middle School

5005 SW 75TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 876 of 2461 in Florida

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About Kanapaha Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 53% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1070
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.73%
Asian 5.61%
Hispanic 21.4%
Black 29.72%
Two+ Races 6.36%
Native Am. 0.09%
White
36.73%
Asian
5.61%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
29.72%
Two+ Races
6.36%
Native Am.
0.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1070
51.5%
551 Female
48.5%
519 Male

Student Population

1070 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

535 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kanapaha Middle School Contact Information

Address

5005 SW 75TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32608

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Phone

(352) 955-6960

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TOP 876 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kanapaha Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:20 AM - 3:37 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

After a few years, the Florida Department of Education gave Kanapaha Middle School an "A" grade in 2025. This was because students were getting better at all of their subjects. Teachers worked hard to make sure their students understood concepts clearly, and students worked hard on their assignments. This helped both math and reading improve over time. The progress shows that the school has made the academic environment better and is still working toward better results for students.

FAQ

Q1. How do lessons usually begin at Kanapaha Middle School?

Ans. Lessons often begin with instructions or a short activity to help students get ready for the topic.

Q2. What types of classroom work do students complete at Kanapaha Middle School?

Ans. Students complete assignments, written responses, and subject-based exercises during class.

Q3. How do teachers support students during lessons at Kanapaha Middle School?

Ans. Teachers explain concepts clearly, guide students through tasks, and provide help when needed.

Q4. What does Kanapaha Middle School do to get students to stay involved in class?

Ans. Students participate by answering questions, doing activities, and joining in on discussions.

Q5. What helps students stay organized at Kanapaha Middle School?

Ans. Students do better with their daily work when they have a structured routine and clear expectations in the classroom.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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