Lavilla School of the Arts

LaVilla School of the Arts serves 993 middle school students in grades 6-8 in Jacksonville's urban core. With 53 full-time teachers, the school maintains an 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a reasonably sized learning environment for its arts-focused curriculum. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranking in the 66th percentile among Florida middle schools at #1287 out of 3816 schools statewide.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 69% achieving proficiency or above, while 56% meet proficiency standards in mathematics. These results reflect steady academic progress with continued opportunities for growth. LaVilla serves a diverse community where families face economic challenges, with nearly 40% of neighborhood residents living below the poverty line and a median household income of $38,042.

Despite these circumstances, the school's commitment to arts education provides students with creative outlets alongside core academics, offering a well-rounded middle school experience. The school sits in Jacksonville's LaVilla neighborhood, a historic area with deep cultural roots in the heart of this large Florida city, where the median home value of $230,200 reflects an evolving urban community.