Very Good
#1227 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 33% in state
Lavilla School of the Arts
Middle School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
501 N DAVIS ST, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Math 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lavilla School of the Arts score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lavilla School of the Arts 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,070
Median home value
$229,100
Median rent
$1,024/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
42.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Herman Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Latam Global SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–8 | 1.1 mi | 74 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #39 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
Lavilla School of the Arts is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lavilla School of the Arts
Lavilla School of the Arts is a public middle school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 993 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,227 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lavilla School of the Arts
What grades does Lavilla School of the Arts serve?
Lavilla School of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lavilla School of the Arts?
Lavilla School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 993 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lavilla School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lavilla School of the Arts is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lavilla School of the Arts rank in FL?
Lavilla School of the Arts ranks #1,227 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lavilla School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Lavilla School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lavilla School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lavilla School of the Arts has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lavilla School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Lavilla School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lavilla School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Lavilla School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lavilla School of the Arts?
28.0% of students at Lavilla School of the Arts 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 993
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (904) 633-6069
- Area population (ZIP 32202)
- 6,550
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 32202; 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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