Very Good
#900 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 24% in state
Hospital and Homebound
School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1128 BARBER ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hospital and Homebound score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hospital and Homebound 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,468
Median home value
$92,300
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
37.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge to Success Academy at W JacksonvilleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Laschool Academy IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.5 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Temple College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 58 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #29 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
Hospital and Homebound is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hospital and Homebound
Hospital and Homebound is a public school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hospital and Homebound
What grades does Hospital and Homebound serve?
Hospital and Homebound serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hospital and Homebound?
Hospital and Homebound has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hospital and Homebound?
The student-teacher ratio at Hospital and Homebound is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hospital and Homebound rank in FL?
Hospital and Homebound ranks #900 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hospital and Homebound's MySchoolScout rating?
Hospital and Homebound has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hospital and Homebound?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hospital and Homebound has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hospital and Homebound a charter school?
No, Hospital and Homebound is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hospital and Homebound a Title I school?
No, Hospital and Homebound is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hospital and Homebound?
23.9% of students at Hospital and Homebound 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 348-5191
- Area population (ZIP 32209)
- 35,490
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 32209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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