Charger Academy

Summary:

Charger Academy is a public middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 961 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Duval District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Charger Academy stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (56.09%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 25.76% to 84.98% African American. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.9% to 55.0% over the past few years, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 16.7% to 60.8%. Charger Academy's test scores are consistently lower than the Duval District and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates around 26-33% in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 45-54% for the district and state. Additionally, Charger Academy has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.36% to 73.76%, higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 29.11% to 83.11%.

When comparing Charger Academy to nearby schools, such as James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, which ranks in the top 10% of Florida middle schools, it becomes evident that Charger Academy is performing significantly worse in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and overall school ranking. The high rates of poverty and the racial demographics of Charger Academy may be contributing factors to the school's lower performance, presenting an opportunity for the school and district to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210

(904) 573-1060

District: Duval

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,412

Students who attend Charger Academy usually attend:

High:

Edward H. White High School

Feeder schools for Charger Academy:

Elementary:	Chimney Lakes Elementary School
	Crystal Springs Elementary School
	Enterprise Learning Academy
	Gregory Drive Elementary School
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	Jacksonville Heights Elementary School
	Normandy Village Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 964

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.0%

White:

20.1%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charger Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Charger Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (54%), White (20.1%), Hispanic (17.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charger Academy is 22.9. 24 middle schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Charger Academy employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charger Academy is $8,412. 23 middle schools in the Duval School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger Rankings:

Charger Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charger Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	25.33	467^th	593	21.2%
2005	26.42	481^st	602	20.1%
2006	30.25	489^th	675	27.6%
2007	31.58	528^th	736	28.3%
2008	31.78	532^nd	740	28.1%
2009	36.06	539^th	780	30.9%
2010	31.48	612^th	839	27.1%
2011	33.14	632^nd	891	29.1%
2012	22.23	712^th	897	20.6%
2013	23.59	748^th	956	21.8%
2014	18.81	839^th	999	16.0%
2016	13.78	888^th	997	10.9%
2017	18.86	858^th	1031	16.8%
2018	9.73	954^th	1035	7.8%
2019	11.68	996^th	1099	9.4%
2021	17.65	964^th	1136	15.1%
2022	18.26	979^th	1148	14.7%
2023	18.87	994^th	1177	15.5%
2024	26.42	909^th	1196	24.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charger Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	653	328	54	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1989	635	335	44	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	1036
1990	619	345	39	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	1040
1991	666	346	48	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1992	1003	343	72	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	1481
1993	1066	400	77	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	1609
1994	1048	467	81	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	1665
1995	987	570	82	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	1718
1996	987	570	82	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	1718
1997	959	590	71	96	1	n/a	n/a	0	1717
1998	968	629	65	86	1	n/a	n/a	0	1749
1999	885	572	55	71	4	n/a	n/a	0	1587
2000	823	541	48	70	2	n/a	n/a	0	1484
2001	782	589	43	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	1509
2002	664	699	48	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	1501
2003	664	699	48	88	2	n/a	n/a	0	1501
2004	669	695	49	84	2	n/a	n/a	0	1499
2005	658	762	37	97	7	n/a	n/a	0	1561
2006	590	785	41	96	3	n/a	n/a	0	1515
2007	550	750	44	111	3	n/a	n/a	66	1524
2008	501	767	53	127	7	n/a	n/a	77	1532
2009	478	718	49	113	6	n/a	n/a	70	1434
2010	384	671	42	112	9	n/a	n/a	53	1271
2011	357	691	35	117	4	0	52	0	1256
2012	294	703	35	101	3	1	49	0	1186
2013	258	702	34	98	4	1	60	0	1157
2014	222	646	32	103	5	1	41	0	1050
2015	139	501	26	103	2	1	41	0	813
2016	193	577	20	100	3	3	44	0	940
2017	147	445	22	71	0	0	42	0	727
2018	214	497	21	97	2	5	46	0	882
2019	230	574	25	113	2	5	50	0	999
2020	195	570	26	133	1	1	46	0	972
2021	229	557	27	127	4	1	47	0	992
2022	152	517	23	141	3	3	45	0	884
2023	199	539	20	146	4	3	50	0	961
2024	194	521	24	168	1	2	54	0	964

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charger Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1060	54.0	19.6	24.5
1989	1036	53.0	19.5	27.1
1990	1040	54.0	19.2	30
1991	1101	52.0	21.1	22.9
1992	1481	66.0	22.4	21.3
1993	1609	69.0	23.3	21.3
1994	1665	75.0	22.2	17.5
1995	1718	81.0	21.2	33.2
1996	1718	81.0	21.2	33.2
1997	1717	79.0	21.7	31.7
1998	1749	81.0	21.6	22.3
1999	1587	77.0	20.6	44
2000	1484	69.0	21.5	49.7
2001	1509	73.0	20.7	49.8
2002	1501	75.0	20.0	50.6
2003	1501	75.0	20.0	50.6
2004	1499	81.0	18.5	49.7
2005	1561	76.0	20.5	53
2006	1515	82.0	18.5	49.5
2007	1524	84.0	18.1	45.1
2008	1532	85.0	18.0	49.9
2009	1434	83.9	17.7	60.6
2010	1271	78.0	16.2	65.1
2011	1256	73.0	17.2	69.7
2012	1186	59.0	20.1	71.9
2013	1157	60.0	19.2	67.8
2014	1050	59.0	17.7	60.2
2015	813	48.0	16.9	62.4
2016	940	48.0	19.5	71.5
2017	727	45.0	16.1	72.6
2018	882	43.0	20.5	75.3
2019	999	36.0	27.7	69.3
2020	972	43.0	22.6	67.3
2021	992	49.0	20.2	70.4
2022	884	43.0	20.5	73.8
2023	961	38.0	25.2	70.8
2024	964	42.0	22.9	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charger Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1060	54.0	19.6	24.5
1989	1036	53.0	19.5	27.1
1990	1040	54.0	19.2	30
1991	1101	52.0	21.1	22.9
1992	1481	66.0	22.4	21.3
1993	1609	69.0	23.3	21.3
1994	1665	75.0	22.2	17.5
1995	1718	81.0	21.2	33.2
1996	1718	81.0	21.2	33.2
1997	1717	79.0	21.7	31.7
1998	1749	81.0	21.6	22.3
1999	1587	77.0	20.6	44
2000	1484	69.0	21.5	49.7
2001	1509	73.0	20.7	49.8
2002	1501	75.0	20.0	50.6
2003	1501	75.0	20.0	50.6
2004	1499	81.0	18.5	49.7
2005	1561	76.0	20.5	53
2006	1515	82.0	18.5	49.5
2007	1524	84.0	18.1	45.1
2008	1532	85.0	18.0	49.9
2009	1434	83.9	17.7	60.6
2010	1271	78.0	16.2	65.1
2011	1256	73.0	17.2	69.7
2012	1186	59.0	20.1	71.9
2013	1157	60.0	19.2	67.8
2014	1050	59.0	17.7	60.2
2015	813	48.0	16.9	62.4
2016	940	48.0	19.5	71.5
2017	727	45.0	16.1	72.6
2018	882	43.0	20.5	75.3
2019	999	36.0	27.7	69.3
2020	972	43.0	22.6	67.3
2021	992	49.0	20.2	70.4
2022	884	43.0	20.5	73.8
2023	961	38.0	25.2	70.8
2024	964	42.0	22.9	67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charger Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$580 (9.3%)	$5,672 (90.7%)	$6,252
2019	$669 (12.1%)	$4,874 (87.9%)	$5,543
2020	$938 (14.7%)	$5,458 (85.3%)	$6,395
2021	$1,753 (22.5%)	$6,054 (77.5%)	$7,808
2022	$2,725 (30.5%)	$6,198 (69.5%)	$8,922
2023	$2,006 (24.0%)	$6,338 (76.0%)	$8,343
2024	$1,736 (20.6%)	$6,675 (79.4%)	$8,412

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charger Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 996^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 994^th of 1177 Middle schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charger Academy)	22	21	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	47	43	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charger Academy)	25	28	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	51	41	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charger Academy)	22	24	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	44	42	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charger Academy)	27	43	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	47	41	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charger Academy)	25	25
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charger Academy)	29	27	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Charger Academy)	19	16	3%
8th Grade Science (Duval)	40	35	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Charger Academy)	50	66	16%
End of Course Civics (Duval)	69	63	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Charger Academy)	64	82	18%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	999	961	3.8%
African American	574	539	6.1%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	25	20	20%
Hispanic	113	146	29.2%
Pacific Islander	5	3	40%
White	230	199	13.5%
Two or More Races	50	50
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.3%	70.8%	1.5%

Schools Near Charger Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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
Charger Academy	Public	6-8	7050 Melvin Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1060	964	42	22.9	67.0%	194 (20.1%)	521 (54.0%)	168 (17.4%)	24 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.6%)								(n/a)												$8,412	$1,736	$6,675
School Of Success Academy-Sos	Public, Charter	6-8	6974 Wilson Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-0880	138	0	18.5	77.5%	10 (7.2%)	88 (63.8%)	26 (18.8%)	6 (4.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	13.1	1081^st of 1205 public middle schools	10.3%		19.2	1008^th of 1196 public middle schools	15.7%	73	43.0	33.0	25.0	33.0	22.0	31.0	15.0	73.0			56.0	$10,923	$2,334	$8,588
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	4815 Wesconnett Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1000	667	32	20.8	67.9%	103 (15.4%)	368 (55.2%)	148 (22.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (5.4%)	12.7	1089^th of 1205 public middle schools	9.6%		13.9	1064^th of 1196 public middle schools	11.0%	25	33.0	26.0	25.0	27.0	40.0	24.0	19.0	58.0		72.0	40.0	$8,849	$1,719	$7,130
Lake Shore Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2519 Bayview Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7440	875	53	16.5	72.7%	151 (17.3%)	562 (64.2%)	103 (11.8%)	13 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.8%)	18.9	1026^th of 1205 public middle schools	14.9%		15.9	1042^nd of 1196 public middle schools	12.9%	16	27.0	27.0	35.0	40.0	31.0	44.0	31.0	85.0			65.0	$12,358	$2,997	$9,360
Joseph Stilwell Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7840 Burma Rd	Jacksonville	32221	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 693-7523	534	37	14.4	65.5%	160 (30.0%)	219 (41.0%)	104 (19.5%)	9 (1.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.7%)	22.7	966^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.8%		20.9	987^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.5%	21	40.0	33.0	38.0	42.0	14.0	58.0	30.0	63.0	86.0	86.0	55.0	$13,758	$2,798	$10,961
Orange Park Junior High School	Public	7-8	1500 Gano Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5975	800	42	19.0	63.0%	270 (33.8%)	232 (29.0%)	208 (26.0%)	16 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.0%)	44.3	677^th of 1205 public middle schools	43.8%		45.7	650^th of 1196 public middle schools	45.7%	27		46.0	53.0		33.0	60.0	42.0	86.0	92.0		71.0	$10,460	$1,817	$8,643
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 693-7600	957	47	20.3	28.8%	295 (30.8%)	384 (40.1%)	76 (7.9%)	146 (15.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.4%)	88.8	91^st of 1205 public middle schools	92.4%		88.1	107^th of 1196 public middle schools	91.1%	16	83.0	84.0	80.0	85.0		76.0	89.0	82.0	97.0	82.0	95.0	$8,253	$1,016	$7,236
Oakleaf Junior High	Public	6-8	4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5775	993	62	16.1	52.7%	263 (26.5%)	390 (39.3%)	202 (20.3%)	51 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	78 (7.9%)	70.7	318^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.6%		74.2	274^th of 1196 public middle schools	77.1%	44		65.0	65.0		51.0	66.0	67.0	98.0	100.0		87.0	$9,865	$841	$9,023
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	6-8	2750 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5575	924	51	18.1	50.1%	547 (59.2%)	112 (12.1%)	173 (18.7%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	71 (7.7%)	75.9	265^th of 1205 public middle schools	78.0%		78.6	220^th of 1196 public middle schools	81.6%	45		65.0	65.0		60.0	78.0	67.0	95.0	96.0		88.0	$8,878	$362	$8,515
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	284	18	15.7	79.2%	16 (5.6%)	235 (82.7%)	23 (8.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	13.6	1077^th of 1205 public middle schools	10.6%		15.4	1048^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.4%	29	25.0	28.0	27.0	23.0	23.0	43.0	37.0	71.0			61.0	$15,091	$3,140	$11,952

Frequently Asked Questions about Charger Academy

What district is Charger Academy in?

Duval

What high school do graduates of Charger Academy attend?

Students who attend Charger Academy usually go on to attend Edward H. White High School

What is the racial makeup of Charger Academy?

Students at Charger Academy are 54% African American, 20% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Charger Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 964 students attended Charger Academy.

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