Orange Park Junior High School

Orange Park Junior High School serves 800 students in grades 7 and 8 in the large suburban community of Orange Park, Florida. With 42 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, providing a moderate class size environment for middle schoolers. Academically, the school is working to strengthen student performance.

About half of students are meeting proficiency standards in ELA and reading, while math proficiency sits slightly lower at 46% of students meeting grade-level expectations. The school's academic score of 4.6 out of 10 reflects these areas with room for growth, and it ranks in the 41st percentile compared to other Florida schools—indicating that many students would benefit from additional academic support and intervention. Orange Park Junior High is a regular public school that welcomes families from its surrounding suburban area.

The combination of moderate class sizes and a diverse student body provides the typical middle school experience where students can develop socially and academically during these important transitional years. Parents considering this school should look closely at available academic programs and support services to understand what resources the school offers to help students progress.