Richard L. Brown Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Richard L. Brown Elementary School served 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 382 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 40-44% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 25-29% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| 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% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Richard L. Brown Elementary School is Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 435 students
0.1 miles
1424 Franklin St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6700 0.1 6-8 435 - Jacksonville Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 106 students
0.2 miles
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819 0.2 6-12 106 - Jacksonville John Love Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 218 students
0.4 miles
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790 0.4 PK-2 218 - Jacksonville R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 344 students
0.5 miles
1535 Milnor St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6570 0.5 K-5 344 - Jacksonville Impact Halfway House Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 22 students
0.6 miles
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 374-1733 0.6 6-12 22
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