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Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler

Middle School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

900 ACORN ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209

  • Math 26% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-29.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.1 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism82.4%

Students at Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
43%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$29,468

Median home value

$92,300

Median rent

$1,042/mo

College educated

11.9%

Homeownership

47.7%

Poverty rate

37.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hospital and HomeboundEnrollment path unverified7.7K–120.2 mi88Compare →
The Bridge to Success Academy at W JacksonvilleEnrollment path unverified6.54–120.6 mi164Compare →
Laschool Academy IncPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–110.7 mi17Compare →
Jacksonville Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–120.8 mi760Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#182 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

Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler

Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is a public middle school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 284 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,710 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler

What grades does Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler serve?

Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?

Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?

The student-teacher ratio at Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler rank in FL?

Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler ranks #3,710 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler's MySchoolScout rating?

Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler a charter school?

No, Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler a Title I school?

No, Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler?

79.2% of students at Young Mens/womens Leadership Academy at Eugene J Butler 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
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
82.4%
Area population (ZIP 32209)
35,490
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
37.3
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 32209; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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