Below Average
#3247 of 3,778 schools in FL
Duval Charter Scholars Academy
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A charter elementary school in Jacksonville, FL where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 SCHOLARS WAY, Jacksonville, FL 32216
- Math 22% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Duval Charter Scholars Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duval Charter Scholars Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,253
Median home value
$244,800
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
47.1%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Holiday Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Bridgeprep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Christian School ArlingtonPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 103 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #144 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
Duval Charter Scholars Academy is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duval Charter Scholars Academy
Duval Charter Scholars Academy is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,247 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duval Charter Scholars Academy
What grades does Duval Charter Scholars Academy serve?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
How does Duval Charter Scholars Academy rank in FL?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy ranks #3,247 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Duval Charter Scholars Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duval Charter Scholars Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Duval Charter Scholars Academy a charter school?
Yes, Duval Charter Scholars Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Duval Charter Scholars Academy a Title I school?
No, Duval Charter Scholars Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
72.1% of students at Duval Charter Scholars 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
- 473
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (904) 724-1536
- Area population (ZIP 32216)
- 41,323
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 32216; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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