Very Good
#1011 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 27% in state
Lake Asbury Junior High School
Middle School · Clay · Green Cove Springs, FL
A Clay middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2851 SANDRIDGE RD, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
- Math 62% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs FL 51% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Asbury Junior High School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Asbury Junior High School 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,698
Median home value
$292,300
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in CLAY
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
| Green Cove Springs Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 792 | Compare → |
| Lakeside Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 924 | Compare → |
| Oakleaf Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 993 | 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.
Clay
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #15 of 47
- District spending per student
- $10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Asbury Junior High School is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Asbury Junior High School
Lake Asbury Junior High School is a public middle school in Green Cove Springs, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 994 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Asbury Junior High School
What grades does Lake Asbury Junior High School serve?
Lake Asbury Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Lake Asbury Junior High School?
Lake Asbury Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 994 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Asbury Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Asbury Junior High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Asbury Junior High School rank in FL?
Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks #1,011 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lake Asbury Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Asbury Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lake Asbury Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Asbury Junior High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Asbury Junior High School a charter school?
No, Lake Asbury Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Asbury Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Asbury Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Asbury Junior High School?
46.1% of students at Lake Asbury Junior High School 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 994
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (904) 336-5375
- Area population (ZIP 32043)
- 33,592
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 32043; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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