Wayman Academy Of The Arts
Tel:
(904) 695-9995
Wayman Academy Of The Arts serves 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Wayman Academy Of The Arts placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Wayman Academy Of The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Wayman Academy Of The Arts's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 94% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 296 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wayman Academy Of The Arts is ranked within the top 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 Wayman Academy Of The Arts is 0.10, 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 | #1678 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 33% |
| Black | 95% | 22% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 22% | 4% |
| 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 Wayman Academy Of The Arts is Robert E. Lee High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lake Shore Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ruth N. Upson Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Ruth N. Upson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
0.8 miles
1090 Dancy St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-7485 0.8 PK-5 440 - Jacksonville Hyde Park Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 343 students
0.9 miles
5300 Park St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3950 0.9 3-6 343 - Jacksonville Ramona Boulevard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 399 students
0.9 miles
5540 Ramona Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 693-7576 0.9 K-5 399 - Jacksonville Fishweir Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 451 students
1.4 miles
3977 Herschel St
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3910 1.4 PK-5 451 - Jacksonville Pinedale Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 483 students
1.4 miles
4229 Edison Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-7490 1.4 PK-6 483
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