Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mt. Herman Ese Center 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Herman Ese Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mt. Herman Ese Center's student population of 127 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mt. Herman Ese Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Herman Ese Center is 0.63, 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
#3624 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mt. Herman Ese Center's ranking?
Mt. Herman Ese Center is ranked #3624 out of 3,704 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Herman Ese Center?
The graduation rate of Mt. Herman Ese Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt. Herman Ese Center?
127 students attend Mt. Herman Ese Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mt. Herman Ese Center students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Herman Ese Center?
Mt. Herman Ese Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt. Herman Ese Center offer ?
Mt. Herman Ese Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt. Herman Ese Center part of?
Mt. Herman Ese Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Mt. Herman Ese Center located?
Mt. Herman Ese Center is located in the Mid Westside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Mid Westside.
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