Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Duval Charter Scholars Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Duval Charter Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Duval Charter Scholars Academy's student population of 547 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Duval Charter Scholars Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duval Charter Scholars Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3381 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Duval Charter Scholars Academy is ranked #3381 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Duval Charter Scholars Academy often compared to?
Duval Charter Scholars Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Duval Charter At Baymeadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
547 students attend Duval Charter Scholars Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Duval Charter Scholars Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duval Charter Scholars Academy?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duval Charter Scholars Academy offer ?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Duval Charter Scholars Academy part of?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Duval Charter Scholars Academy located?
Duval Charter Scholars Academy is located in the Holiday Hill neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>2 12/28/2015The teachers are not experienced enough to handle the students, especially children with issues like ADD or ADHD. They constantly berate the students by telling how bad they are.2 10/8/2015The teachers from the Duval County Charter School need to be under investigation they are not communicating with their students about their progress in school if they don't feel the need to talk to the students or the students' parents I personal don't think they are qualified for the teaching job.I hope somebody investigate them thoroughly and they are very lucky I didn't call the School Board on them for lack of communication with students or parents.The Duval County Charter School need to be careful who they hire as teacher they don't want to have bad reputation.Review Duval Charter Scholars Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The teachers are not experienced enough to handle the students, especially children with issues like ADD or ADHD. They constantly berate the students by telling how bad they are.
The teachers from the Duval County Charter School need to be under investigation they are not communicating with their students about their progress in school if they don't feel the need to talk to the students or the students' parents I personal don't think they are qualified for the teaching job.I hope somebody investigate them thoroughly and they are very lucky I didn't call the School Board on them for lack of communication with students or parents.The Duval County Charter School need to be careful who they hire as teacher they don't want to have bad reputation.
Review Duval Charter Scholars Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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