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#2878 of 3,778 schools in FL

Argyle Elementary School

Elementary School · Clay · Orange Park, FL

A Clay elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

2625 SPENCERS PLANTATION BLVD, Orange Park, FL 32073

  • Math 50% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,252
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Argyle Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Argyle Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,139

Median home value

$258,100

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chimney Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–51.6 mi831Compare →
Oakleaf Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–61.9 mi1,055Compare →
Lighthouse Christian School Orange ParkPrivate · tuition5.5private1–122.3 mi59Compare →
S Bryan Jennings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–62.4 mi497Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clay

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#44 of 47
District spending per student
$10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Argyle Elementary School is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Argyle Elementary School

Argyle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orange Park, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 810 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,878 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Argyle Elementary School

What grades does Argyle Elementary School serve?

Argyle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Argyle Elementary School?

Argyle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 810 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Argyle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Argyle Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Argyle Elementary School rank in FL?

Argyle Elementary School ranks #2,878 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Argyle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Argyle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Argyle Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Argyle Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Argyle Elementary School a charter school?

No, Argyle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Argyle Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Argyle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Argyle Elementary School?

56.9% of students at Argyle Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
810
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
Area population (ZIP 32073)
42,825
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
42
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32073; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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