Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(904) 346-5620
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts serves 1,136 students in grades 9-12.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts places 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 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts's student population of 1,136 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,136 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is 0.56, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #241 out of 3633 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 33% |
| Black | 22% | 22% |
| White | 62% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is Duval Academy (0.2 miles away)
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- Jacksonville Duval Academy Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 27 students10
0.2 miles
3036 Phillips Hwy
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 777-0100 0.2 6-12 27 - Jacksonville Spring Park Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 469 students10
0.3 miles
2250 Spring Park Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5640 0.3 PK-5 469 - Jacksonville Hendricks Avenue Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 678 students10
1.0 miles
3400 Hendricks Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5610 1 PK-5 678 - Jacksonville Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School Magnet School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 757 students10
1.0 miles
1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5650 1 6-8 757 - Jacksonville Ese Pre Kindergarten Disabilities Center Special Education School Grades: PK | 174 students
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4030 Blvd Ctr Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 348-7866 1.2 PK 174
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