Serving 884 students in grades 6-8, Charger 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charger Academy's student population of 884 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
884 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charger Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charger Academy is 0.60, 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
#3046 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
59%
21%
White
17%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charger Academy's ranking?
Charger Academy is ranked #3046 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Charger Academy often compared to?
Charger Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Westside Middle School, Lake Shore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Charger Academy?
884 students attend Charger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Charger Academy students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charger Academy?
Charger Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Charger Academy offer ?
Charger Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charger Academy part of?
Charger Academy is part of Duval School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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