Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School (Closed 2018)

Serving 135 students in grades 6-8, Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(15-16)
25-29%
54%
(15-16)
20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
37%
Black
96%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School?
135 students attend Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School offer ?
Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School part of?
Valor Academy Of Leadership Middle School is part of Duval School District.

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