Excellent
#390 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1535 MILNOR ST, Jacksonville, FL 32206
- Math 59% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew A. Robinson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Long Branch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Minds of the Future AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–2 | 1.6 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| John E. Ford K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 632 | 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.
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
- #15 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
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
What grades does R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy serve?
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy rank in FL?
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy ranks #390 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy a charter school?
No, R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy a Title I school?
No, R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
68.9% of students at R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (904) 630-6570
- Area population (ZIP 32206)
- 16,809
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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.
- 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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