Average
#1784 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 47% in state
Alden Road Excep. Student Center
High School · DUVAL
11780 ALDEN RD, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
6.4
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
6.4
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#1,784 of 3,778
In Jacksonville
#53 of 184
public schools
In district
#61 of 194
DUVAL
School environment
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Alden Road Excep. Student Center
Alden Road Excep. Student Center is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of DUVAL. Alden Road Excep.
Student Center serves approximately 175 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Alden Road Excep. Student Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Alden Road Excep. Student Center show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 175 students, Alden Road Excep. Student Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Alden Road Excep. Student Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Alden Road Excep. Student Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Alden Road Excep. Student Center — Students at Alden Road Excep. Student Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
38.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.
How Alden Road Excep. Student Center Compares
See how Alden Road Excep. Student Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
11780 ALDEN RD, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Alden Road Excep. Student Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. GREENWOOD SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CENTER ACADEMY - ST JOHNS BLUFF (rated 5.0/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32246 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,506
Median Home Value
$281,800
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
Population
60,443
College Educated
39.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Avg Commute
22.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
34.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alden Road Excep. Student Center
What grades does Alden Road Excep. Student Center serve?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Alden Road Excep. Student Center?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alden Road Excep. Student Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alden Road Excep. Student Center is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alden Road Excep. Student Center rank in FL?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center ranks #1,784 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Alden Road Excep. Student Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alden Road Excep. Student Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alden Road Excep. Student Center has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alden Road Excep. Student Center a charter school?
No, Alden Road Excep. Student Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alden Road Excep. Student Center a Title I school?
No, Alden Road Excep. Student Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alden Road Excep. Student Center?
38.9% of students at Alden Road Excep. Student Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 38.9%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (904) 565-2722
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
Resources & Links
District
DUVAL- District Enrollment
- 127,971
- Schools in District
- 208
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,578
- District Rank
- #61 of 194
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