Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard L. Brown Elementary 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 was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
32%
Black
(15-16)92%
23%
White
(15-16)5%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Richard L. Brown Elementary School?
382 students attend Richard L. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Richard L. Brown Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard L. Brown Elementary School?
Richard L. Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard L. Brown Elementary School offer ?
Richard L. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richard L. Brown Elementary School part of?
Richard L. Brown Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
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