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#3365 of 3,778 schools in FL

Oceanway School

Middle School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

143 OCEANWAY AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32218

  • Math 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 20:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism50.5%

Students at Oceanway School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

54.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Oceanway 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,363

Median home value

$260,300

Median rent

$1,416/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Little Country SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.1 mi26Compare →
Faith AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–122.5 mi28Compare →
Somerset Academy-middle Eagle CampusCharter · enrollment unverified3.56–83.5 mi183Compare →
Chatmans Early Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–123.6 mi158Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#151 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

Oceanway School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oceanway School

Oceanway School is a public middle school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 880 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,365 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oceanway School

What grades does Oceanway School serve?

Oceanway School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Oceanway School?

Oceanway School has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oceanway School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oceanway School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oceanway School rank in FL?

Oceanway School ranks #3,365 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Oceanway School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oceanway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Oceanway School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oceanway School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oceanway School a charter school?

No, Oceanway School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oceanway School a Title I school?

No, Oceanway School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oceanway School?

54.4% of students at Oceanway 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
880
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.5%
Area population (ZIP 32218)
71,066
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
35.3
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 32218; 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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