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Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is a public magnet middle school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 895 students in grades 6-8 within the Duval school district, and it stands out as an academic powerhouse with a 5-star rating and a state ranking in the top 5% of Florida middle schools for nearly a decade.

This school delivers exceptional academic results that far exceed those of nearby schools. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, Julia Landon’s English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 88% to 90% across grades 6-8, while the average for five lower-performing nearby schools—like Lake Shore Middle School and Southside Middle School—is between 27% and 36%. In math, 93% of Julia Landon’s 6th graders are proficient, compared to an average of just 27% at those same schools. The school also excels in advanced coursework, with 100% of students proficient in Geometry and Biology 1, and 91% in Algebra 1, showing a clear pipeline for high school readiness. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 16%, versus the district average of 44.8% and rates exceeding 50% at many neighboring schools like The Bridge To Success Academy Middle School (81.6%).

Julia Landon is an island of excellence within a challenged district, achieving top-tier results with a per-student spending of $7,711—significantly less than the $12,000+ spent at lower-performing schools like Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy At Eugene J Butler. Its consistent performance, even during the pandemic, and low absenteeism reflect a strong school culture and committed families. For parents seeking a rigorous college-preparatory environment, Julia Landon offers a proven track record of academic success that dramatically outpaces its geographic neighbors, making it a standout choice in Jacksonville.

895

Students ?

22.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,711

Per pupil spending ?

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1819 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 346-5650

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.5%

Asian:

26.1%

African American:

11.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (91% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Duval

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school91%

District avg57%

Florida avg63%

41^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 3%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 27Middle Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	92.4	41 of 1216	96.6%	★★★★★
2025	89.1	89 of 1205	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	64 of 1196	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	61 of 1177	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	42 of 1148	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	95.3	27 of 1136	97.6%	★★★★★
2019	94.8	37 of 1099	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	34 of 1035	96.7%	★★★★★
2017	95.9	18 of 1031	98.3%	★★★★★
2016	94.9	31 of 997	96.9%	★★★★★
2014	95.9	17 of 999	98.3%	★★★★★
2013	97.2	11 of 956	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	97.3	7 of 897	99.2%	★★★★★
2011	94.2	15 of 891	98.3%	★★★★★
2010	92.8	26 of 839	96.9%	★★★★★
2009	79.4	135 of 780	82.7%	★★★★☆
2008	20.8	598 of 740	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	18.3	611 of 736	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	22.3	532 of 675	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	27.1	476 of 602	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	27.0	459 of 593	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Civics96%+19 vs state

Algebra 191%+28 vs state

Math91%+30 vs state

English Language Arts89%+28 vs state

Science82%+30 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

It is a very good school, I have gone there for 3 years and it might have been the most fun in my life Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 18, 2014

It is a great school with teachers focused on the students and their success! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 18, 2013

This is one of the best schools in not just Duval but in Florida. It statistically is a very good school. This school prepares you for high school very well and the teachers are VERY dedicated to what thet do. They help students strive above and beyond. Julia Landon has a very safe enviroment making it more comforting when learning. Being able to go here is an honor and you are very lucky to be here if you get in. I have nothing but positive things to say. I highly reccomend this school to anyone who is interested. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 5, 2013

Julia Landon is a wonderful middle school. The teachers care so much and the principal knows all the children. Great choice! Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, October 13, 2011

I absolutely love this school! This is my first year (TEAM 6A! OHHH YEAHHH) and I love it!!! I came from a terrible elementary school and though I love and miss it, Landon is great. GO ALLSTARS! Close Quote

by a student
Monday, September 26, 2011

This school has been a wonderful experience. Plenty of new friends and new knowledge. They really let you be creative and the teachers (ours dressed as KISS for Halloween an included us in many fun and educational activities like a picnic aand making an educational song)are fun, supportive, and really know what they are doing! I'm in my last year and I have no regrets! Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, December 2, 2010

It's an amazing school! There is such wonderful teachers and students! The teachers aren't mean and let the students be creative. On Team 7B (otherwise called TEAM RAINBOW UNICORNS!!!) All of the teachers are nice and amazing. They are all so wonderful!!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)					Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S	Public, Magnet	6-8	1819 Thacker Ave	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5650	895	39	22.9	14.4%	407 (45.5%)	103 (11.5%)	96 (10.7%)	234 (26.1%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.4%)	92.4	41^st of 1216 public middle schools	96.6%		89.1	89^th of 1205 public middle schools	92.6%	48			88.0	90.0	89.0			93.0		87.0		82.0	91.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$7,711	$212	$7,499
Lavilla School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	501 N Davis St	Jacksonville	32202	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 633-6069	972	49	19.8	24.9%	409 (42.1%)	354 (36.4%)	113 (11.6%)	21 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	68 (7.0%)	75.6	255^th of 1216 public middle schools	79.0%		72.4	298^th of 1205 public middle schools	75.3%	43			76.0	82.0	85.0			55.0	77.0	44.0		68.0	89.0	97.0	99.0	87.0	$9,692	$1,043	$8,649
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center	Public	4-8	1514 Hubbard St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6782	67	12	5.5	86.6%	4 (6.0%)	55 (82.1%)	5 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	1.7	1195^th of 1216 public middle schools	1.7%		2.2	1191^st of 1205 public middle schools	1.2%	4			16.0	12.0	9.0			12.0	5.0	13.0		7.0				20.0
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1424 Franklin St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6700	555	25	22.2	78.6%	29 (5.2%)	448 (80.7%)	56 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.2%)	9.6	1121^st of 1216 public middle schools	7.8%		12.2	1092^nd of 1205 public middle schools	9.4%	29			27.0	27.0	32.0			11.0	28.0	38.0		26.0	89.0			51.0	$12,070	$2,159	$9,911
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy At Eugene J Butler	Public, Magnet	6-8	900 Acorn St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6900	281	15	18.7	71.2%	17 (6.0%)	236 (84.0%)	19 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	15.3	1086^th of 1216 public middle schools	10.7%		13.6	1077^th of 1205 public middle schools	10.6%	9			28.0	30.0	39.0			36.0	23.0	36.0		39.0	94.0			59.0	$13,962	$1,472	$12,491
Springfield Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2034 Hubbard St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 630-6600	850	40	21.2	44.1%	77 (9.1%)	674 (79.3%)	46 (5.4%)	12 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.2%)	42.9	734^th of 1216 public middle schools	39.6%		47.9	626^th of 1205 public middle schools	48.0%	108			66.0	52.0	57.0			61.0	25.0	40.0		48.0	82.0	66.0	90.0	73.0	$8,878	$901	$7,976
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2710 Dupont Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5200	579	33	17.5	50.9%	98 (16.9%)	200 (34.5%)	215 (37.1%)	39 (6.7%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.9%)	10.5	1114^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.4%		11.5	1099^th of 1205 public middle schools	8.8%	15			25.0	29.0	33.0			25.0	38.0	32.0		19.0	70.0		81.0	45.0	$11,179	$1,599	$9,579
Southside Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2948 Knights Ln E	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5238	805	39	20.6	47.0%	132 (16.4%)	181 (22.5%)	410 (50.9%)	52 (6.5%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.6%)	9.9	1120^th of 1216 public middle schools	7.9%		8	1127^th of 1205 public middle schools	6.5%	7			31.0	33.0	32.0			26.0	32.0	34.0		14.0	99.0		84.0	44.0	$9,266	$1,122	$8,144
Lake Shore Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2519 Bayview Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7440	748	44	17.0	67.9%	109 (14.6%)	489 (65.4%)	103 (13.8%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.7%)	16.3	1072^nd of 1216 public middle schools	11.8%		18.9	1026^th of 1205 public middle schools	14.9%	46			34.0	27.0	39.0			40.0	26.0	50.0		28.0	81.0			62.0	$12,467	$1,785	$10,684
The Bridge To Success Academy Middle School	Public	4-8	5443 Moncrief Rd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 924-3035	388	20	19.4	79.9%	25 (6.4%)	327 (84.3%)	28 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	14.3	1096^th of 1216 public middle schools	9.9%		9.6	1113^th of 1205 public middle schools	7.6%	17	26.0	20.0	40.0	38.0	32.0	11.0	16.0	32.0	34.0	36.0	13.0	25.0				50.0	$12,344	$2,449	$9,895

Frequently Asked Questions about Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

What district is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S?

Students at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S are 45% White, 26% Asian, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S?

In the 2024-25 school year, 895 students attended Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S.

Is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S a good school?

Yes! Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 41^st of 1216 Florida middle schools.

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