Charger Academy (Closed 2024)

7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 964 students in grades 6-8, Charger 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
964 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
#3152 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25%
52%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

22%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
54%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
20%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
80%
0.64

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
71.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%

Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charger Academy's ranking?
Charger Academy is ranked #3152 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Charger Academy?
964 students attend Charger Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Charger Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charger Academy?
Charger Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charger Academy offer ?
Charger Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charger Academy part of?
Charger Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Charger Academy located?
Charger Academy is located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Cedar Hills.

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