Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Rating
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(904) 630-6805
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School serves 1,039 students in grades 6-12.
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School's student population of 1,039 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 1,039 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Rankings
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is 0.72, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #339 out of 3628 schools (Top 10%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 59% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 18% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 33% |
| Black | 43% | 22% |
| White | 24% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.70 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Darnell Cookman Middle/High School is Mt. Herman Ese Center (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Mt. Herman Ese Center Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 150 students10
0.2 miles
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740 0.2 PK-12 150 - Jacksonville John E. Ford K-8 School Magnet School
Math: 45% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 633 students10
0.5 miles
1137 Cleveland St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6540 0.5 PK-8 633 - Jacksonville Stanton College Preparatory Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 95%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,631 student10
0.5 miles
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760 0.5 9-12 1,631 - Jacksonville Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
0.8 miles
101 W 12th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6550 0.8 PK-5 705 - Jacksonville Kirby-smith Middle School Magnet School
Math: 74% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 854 students10
0.9 miles
2034 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600 0.9 6-8 854
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Join the debate igniting in public schools regarding the role of religion in education. Should all religions be incorporated, or should religion be omitted to avoid any potential indoctrination?
Learn about the benefits associated with vocational education at public high schools, including high-demand career opportunities and improved learning for kinetic and active students.
June 17, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head. The effects of the global pandemic will be felt for years to come, though maybe more so in certain populations. Here’s what you need to know about the current state of special education in the United States.
