Serving 23 students in grades 6-12, Amikids Jacksonville 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amikids Jacksonville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Amikids Jacksonville's student population of 23 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
3 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Motto
Empowering young people to believe I CAN
School Rankings
The diversity score of Amikids Jacksonville is 0.43, 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)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
74%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amikids Jacksonville?
The graduation rate of Amikids Jacksonville is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Amikids Jacksonville?
23 students attend Amikids Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Amikids Jacksonville students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Amikids Jacksonville offer ?
Amikids Jacksonville offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amikids Jacksonville part of?
Amikids Jacksonville is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Amikids Jacksonville located?
Amikids Jacksonville is located in the Golden Glades And The Woods neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Golden Glades And The Woods.
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