Serving 800 students in grades 7-8, Orange Park Junior High School 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Park Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orange Park Junior High School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Park Junior High School 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 Orange Park Junior High School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
29%
21%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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 Orange Park Junior High School's ranking?
Orange Park Junior High School is ranked #2115 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Orange Park Junior High School often compared to?
Orange Park Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakleaf 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Orange Park Junior High School?
800 students attend Orange Park Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Orange Park Junior High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Park Junior High School?
Orange Park Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Park Junior High School offer ?
Orange Park Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Orange Park Junior High School part of?
Orange Park Junior High School is part of Clay School District.
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