Serving 702 students in grades 6-8, Alfred I. Dupont Middle 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School's student population of 702 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alfred I. Dupont Middle 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 Alfred I. Dupont Middle School is 0.69, 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
#3379 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
38%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred I. Dupont Middle School's ranking?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School is ranked #3379 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Alfred I. Dupont Middle School often compared to?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Alfred I. Dupont Middle School?
702 students attend Alfred I. Dupont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Alfred I. Dupont Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred I. Dupont Middle School?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alfred I. Dupont Middle School offer ?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alfred I. Dupont Middle School part of?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Alfred I. Dupont Middle School located?
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School is located in the San Jose Forest neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
School Calendar
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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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