Serving 940 students in grades 7-8, Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Asbury Junior High School serves the northeast part of Green Cove Springs, FL, covering an area of approximately 57.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Asbury Junior High School's student population of 940 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
940 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Asbury Junior High School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Lake Asbury Junior High School's ranking?
Lake Asbury Junior High School is ranked #911 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Asbury Junior High School often compared to?
Lake Asbury Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Cove Springs Junior High School, Lakeside Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Asbury Junior High School?
940 students attend Lake Asbury Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lake Asbury Junior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Asbury Junior High School?
Lake Asbury Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Asbury Junior High School offer ?
Lake Asbury Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Asbury Junior High School part of?
Lake Asbury Junior High School is part of Clay School District.
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