Serving 57 students in grades 4-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center's student population of 57 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
68%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center?
57 students attend Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center?
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center offer ?
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center part of?
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center is part of Duval School District.
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Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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