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#2953 of 3,778 schools in FL

Windy Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

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

3831 FOREST BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32246

  • Math 41% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism58.7%

Students at Windy Hill Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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

68.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Windy Hill Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$78,506

Median home value

$281,800

Median rent

$1,697/mo

College educated

39.2%

Homeownership

57.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32246; 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 Cheder of JacksonvillePrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.0 mi25Compare →
Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–121.3 mi314Compare →
Southside Estates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.8 mi496Compare →
Crossroads Christian School ArlingtonPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–122.2 mi96Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#123 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

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

About Windy Hill Elementary School

Windy Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,953 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Windy Hill Elementary School

What grades does Windy Hill Elementary School serve?

Windy Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Windy Hill Elementary School?

Windy Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Windy Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Windy Hill Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Windy Hill Elementary School rank in FL?

Windy Hill Elementary School ranks #2,953 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Windy Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Windy Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Windy Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Windy Hill Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Windy Hill Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Windy Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Windy Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windy Hill Elementary School?

68.5% of students at Windy Hill Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.7%
Area population (ZIP 32246)
60,443
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
34.9
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 32246; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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