Serving 832 students in grades 7-8, Orange Park Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher 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 equal to the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 832 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Park Junior High School serves the northeastern part of Orange Park, FL, covering an area of approximately 15.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Park Junior High School's student population of 832 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
832 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Park Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 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
#1771 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Park Junior High School's ranking?
Orange Park Junior High School is ranked #1771 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
53% 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?
832 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, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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