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Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL
An Escambia charter elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8190 PENSACOLA BLVD, Pensacola, FL 32534
- Math 10% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,013
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,350/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32534; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized Learning Kingdom AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Ensley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Learning Academy Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Escambia
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #60 of 62
- District spending per student
- $12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,730 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy
What grades does Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy serve?
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy ranks #3,730 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy?
80.3% of students at Jackie Harris Preparatory 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.0%
- Phone
- (850) 432-2273
- Area population (ZIP 32534)
- 15,879
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 32534; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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