Serving 675 students in grades 7-8, Orange Park Junior High School 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Park Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orange Park Junior High School's student population of 675 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Park Junior High School 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 Orange Park Junior High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#2221 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
28%
21%
White
35%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Orange Park Junior High School's ranking?
Orange Park Junior High School is ranked #2221 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Orange Park Junior High School often compared to?
Orange Park Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakleaf Junior High School, Lakeside Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orange Park Junior High School?
675 students attend Orange Park Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Orange Park Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Park Junior High School?
Orange Park Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orange Park Junior High School offer ?
Orange Park Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Orange Park Junior High School part of?
Orange Park Junior High School is part of Clay School District.
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