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Duval Charter School at Mandarin
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A charter elementary school in Jacksonville, FL where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5209 SHAD RD, Jacksonville, FL 32257
- Math 54% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Duval Charter School at Mandarin score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duval Charter School at Mandarin sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,180
Median home value
$305,000
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Cyber Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,331 | Compare → |
| Florida Cyber Charter Academy at ClayCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Florida Cyber Charter Academy at OsceolaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| Mandarin Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #93 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 School at Mandarin is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duval Charter School at Mandarin
Duval Charter School at Mandarin is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 871 students in grades Kindergarten-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,308 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duval Charter School at Mandarin
What grades does Duval Charter School at Mandarin serve?
Duval Charter School at Mandarin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Duval Charter School at Mandarin?
Duval Charter School at Mandarin has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.
How does Duval Charter School at Mandarin rank in FL?
Duval Charter School at Mandarin ranks #2,308 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Duval Charter School at Mandarin's MySchoolScout rating?
Duval Charter School at Mandarin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 School at Mandarin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duval Charter School at Mandarin has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Duval Charter School at Mandarin a charter school?
Yes, Duval Charter School at Mandarin is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Duval Charter School at Mandarin a Title I school?
No, Duval Charter School at Mandarin is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duval Charter School at Mandarin?
42.8% of students at Duval Charter School at Mandarin 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
- 871
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (904) 440-2901
- Area population (ZIP 32257)
- 41,791
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 32257; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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