1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School serves 876 students in grades 6-8.
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 88% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School's student population of 876 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
876 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is 0.65, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
35%
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Black
13%
22%
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White
55%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School's ranking?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School?

876 students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School offer ?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School part of?

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is part of Duval School District.

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 (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 88% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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