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Idea River Bluff

Idea River Bluff rates 2.7 on our ten-point scale and ranks 3,771 of 3,811 schools in Florida.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
2.7this school

2.7 on a one-to-ten scale.

#3,771 of 3,811 schools in Florida

The brief

A charter school in Jacksonville, FL where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,771 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 4 of 4 in Idea Public Schools.

Idea River Bluff is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math39%22 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–8 · 513 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading37%24 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–8 · 560 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has held near 38% across the 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 FAST; 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.9
36% of the rating
Academics
3.6
36% of the rating
College Readiness
Data not available for this school
Resources & Environment
2.6
29% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2024-2026) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2024-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 32211; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Idea River Bluff and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$55,208
Median home value
$208,900
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
57.1%
Poverty rate
20%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
41
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
35
Some Transit
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,626/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.1Compare →
  2. 4.9Compare →
  3. Idea River Bluffthis school
    2.7
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Idea River Bluff.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Idea River Bluff serve?

Idea River Bluff serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Idea River Bluff?

Idea River Bluff has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea River Bluff?

The student-teacher ratio at Idea River Bluff is 32.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Idea River Bluff rank in FL?

Idea River Bluff ranks #3,771 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Idea River Bluff's MySchoolScout rating?

Idea River Bluff has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Idea River Bluff?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea River Bluff has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2026) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2026).

Is Idea River Bluff a charter school?

Yes, Idea River Bluff is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Idea River Bluff a Title I school?

No, Idea River Bluff is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea River Bluff?

74.2% of students at Idea River Bluff 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
775
Student-teacher ratio
32.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Rank in district
#4 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
Not available
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 32211)
36,253
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
34.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.