Waverly Academy
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(904) 647-8552
Waverly Academy serves 117 students in grades 6-8.
Waverly Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Waverly Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Waverly Academy's student population of 117 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 117 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (15-16) | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Waverly Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Waverly Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3045 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 33% |
| Black | 49% | 22% |
| White | 30% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| 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 Waverly Academy is Westside High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jefferson Davis Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Hill Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Oak Hill Academy Special Education School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 178 students10
0.5 miles
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030 0.5 PK-6 178 - Jacksonville Jefferson Davis Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 882 students10
0.7 miles
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060 0.7 6-8 882 - Jacksonville Westside High School Math: 45% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,597 student10
0.7 miles
5530 Firestone Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 573-1170 0.7 9-12 1,597 - Jacksonville Cedar Hills Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 540 students10
0.8 miles
6534 Ish Brant Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1050 0.8 PK-5 540 - Jacksonville J. E. B. Stuart Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 622 students10
0.9 miles
4815 Wesconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1000 0.9 6-8 622
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