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#2376 of 3,778 schools in FL
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center
Middle School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval middle school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1514 HUBBARD ST, Jacksonville, FL 32206
- Math 5% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2010, to 6% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 14 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,585
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
47.3%
Poverty rate
34.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 875 | Compare → |
| Matthew W. Gilbert Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Mt. Herman Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Lavilla School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 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.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #94 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
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center is a public middle school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 74 students in grades 4th-8th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,376 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center
What grades does Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center serve?
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center?
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center rank in FL?
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center ranks #2,376 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center a charter school?
No, Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center a Title I school?
No, Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center?
81.1% of students at Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed Center 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 630-6782
- Area population (ZIP 32206)
- 16,809
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 32206; 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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