Serving 418 students in grades 6-8, James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center 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 was 12% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)12%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
32%
Black
(15-16)82%
23%
White
(15-16)10%
39%
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center?
418 students attend James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center?
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center offer ?
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center part of?
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center is part of Duval School District.
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