Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 861 students in grades 6-8, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 861 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S's student population of 861 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#109 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
87%
52%
81%
52%
81%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S's ranking?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is ranked #109 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S often compared to?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Sis often viewed alongside schools like James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S?
861 students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S offer ?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S part of?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S located?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is located in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.

School Reviews

5   2/26/2018
This school is top priority for me next year (other than James Weldon Johnson) I really hope I get in !
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lavin Savage

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 861 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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