Below Average
#3030 of 3,778 schools in FL
Jacksonville Classical Academy
School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval charter school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2043 FOREST ST, Jacksonville, FL 32204
- Math 36% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Jacksonville Classical Academy score 40% 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 has held near 40% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jacksonville Classical Academy 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,462
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
25%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Laschool Academy IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| The Bridge to Success Academy at W JacksonvilleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Young Kids in Motion AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 357 | 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.
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
- #131 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
Jacksonville Classical Academy is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacksonville Classical Academy
Jacksonville Classical Academy is a public school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 760 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,030 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacksonville Classical Academy
What grades does Jacksonville Classical Academy serve?
Jacksonville Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jacksonville Classical Academy?
Jacksonville Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.
How does Jacksonville Classical Academy rank in FL?
Jacksonville Classical Academy ranks #3,030 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Jacksonville Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacksonville Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Jacksonville Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksonville Classical Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Jacksonville Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Jacksonville Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jacksonville Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Jacksonville Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacksonville Classical Academy?
43.4% of students at Jacksonville Classical 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 760
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (904) 288-7732
- Area population (ZIP 32204)
- 8,421
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 32204; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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