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#3707 of 3,778 schools in FL

Cedar Hills Elementary School

Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6534 ISH BRANT RD, Jacksonville, FL 32210

  • Math 38% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism72.3%

Students at Cedar Hills Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cedar Hills 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$58,215

Median home value

$205,300

Median rent

$1,205/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32210; 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
Cedar Hills Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.2 mi154Compare →
Oak Hill AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–80.7 mi253Compare →
Hidden Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4K–50.8 mi185Compare →
Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.9 mi158Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#179 of 194
District spending per student
$11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cedar Hills Elementary School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cedar Hills Elementary School

Cedar Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,707 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cedar Hills Elementary School

What grades does Cedar Hills Elementary School serve?

Cedar Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Cedar Hills Elementary School?

Cedar Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hills Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cedar Hills Elementary School rank in FL?

Cedar Hills Elementary School ranks #3,707 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Cedar Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cedar Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Cedar Hills Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Hills Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cedar Hills Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Cedar Hills Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

67.3% of students at Cedar Hills 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.3%
Area population (ZIP 32210)
65,626
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
35.8
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 32210; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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