Serving 261 students in grades 1-8, Grasp Academy 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 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grasp Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grasp Academy's student population of 261 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grasp Academy 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 Grasp Academy is 0.64, 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
#3565 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
37%
21%
White
47%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 Grasp Academy's ranking?
Grasp Academy is ranked #3565 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Grasp Academy often compared to?
Grasp Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Grasp Academy?
261 students attend Grasp Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Grasp Academy students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grasp Academy?
Grasp Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grasp Academy offer ?
Grasp Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Grasp Academy part of?
Grasp Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Grasp Academy located?
Grasp Academy is located in the Arlington Manor neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Arlington Manor.
School Calendar
View the Grasp Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 9/27/2022
This review only tells a piece of the story. This school is specifically set up for Dyslexic children. Test scores for these children are always low. My daughter was a student at Grasp for 4 years. She is now in Creekside high school and doing very well. I give full credit to Grasp Academy for that. Creekside is a nationally ranked school. She is even in an honors English class. If you have a Dyslexic child I would say consider it. My daughter still does not do well on standardized tests, but academically she does very well.
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