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#2503 of 3,778 schools in FL
Clay Charter Academy
Elementary School · Clay · Middleburg, FL
A charter elementary school in Middleburg, FL where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1417 RED APPLE RD, Middleburg, FL 32068
- Math 51% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 40.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay Charter Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 50% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clay Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$82,410
Median home value
$264,300
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 988 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Annunciation Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Discovery Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 939 | Compare → |
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
- #42 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
Clay Charter Academy is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay Charter Academy
Clay Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Middleburg, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 40.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,503 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay Charter Academy
What grades does Clay Charter Academy serve?
Clay Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Clay Charter Academy?
Clay Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Charter Academy is 40.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay Charter Academy rank in FL?
Clay Charter Academy ranks #2,503 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Clay Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Clay Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Charter Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Clay Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Clay Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Clay Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Clay Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay Charter Academy?
10.5% of students at Clay Charter Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 40.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (904) 406-1607
- Area population (ZIP 32068)
- 58,196
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 32068; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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