Jefferson Davis Middle School
Tel:
(904)573-1060
- Jefferson Davis Middle School serves 882 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jefferson Davis Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Davis Middle School's student population of 882 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 882 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Davis Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Davis Middle School is 0.60, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #3274 out of 3650 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 33% |
| Black | 57% | 22% |
| White | 25% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 to Jefferson Davis Middle School is Westside High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Waverly Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Hill Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Oak Hill Academy Special Education School
Grades: PK-6 | 178 students
0.2 miles
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904)573-1030 0.2 PK-6 178 - Jacksonville Westside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1597 students
0.6 miles
5530 Firestone Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904)573-1170 0.6 9-12 1597 - Jacksonville Cedar Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 540 students
0.7 miles
6534 Ish Brant Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904)573-1050 0.7 PK-5 540 - Jacksonville Waverly Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 117 students
0.7 miles
5710 Wesconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904)647-8552 0.7 6-8 117 - Jacksonville School Of Success Academy-sos Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 175 students
1.0 miles
6974 Wilson Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904)573-0880 1.0 6-8 175
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