West Jacksonville Elementary School (Closed 2018)
West Jacksonville Elementary School served 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (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 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 260 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 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) | 45-49% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 30-34% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Asian (15-16) | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic (15-16) | 2% | 32% |
| Black (15-16) | 93% | 23% |
| White (15-16) | 4% | 39% |
| Hawaiian (15-16) | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races (15-16) | 1% | 3% |
Diversity Score | n/a | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 7% |
| 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
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to West Jacksonville Elementary School is The Bridge (0.0 miles away)
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- Jacksonville The Bridge Alternative School
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(904) 630-6580 0.5 PK-2 567 - Jacksonville Young Womens Leadership Academy/ Young Mens Leadership Academy Magnet School
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(904) 630-6900 0.7 6-8 519 - Jacksonville Kipp Jacksonville K-8 Charter School
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Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643 0.8 K-2 310 - Jacksonville Kipp Voice / Kipp Impact K-8 Charter School
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0.8 miles
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
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