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Gregory Drive Elementary School

Public Grades K-5
1824th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools
Better than 19% of Florida elementary schools
Summary

Gregory Drive Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 501 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gregory Drive Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 58.0% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and 5th-grade Science, is also consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ELA ranged from 32% to 40%, compared to the district's 49% to 51% and the state's 56% to 57%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 42% to 59%, while the district and state averages were higher.

When comparing Gregory Drive Elementary School to nearby schools in the same district, such as Westview K-8, Crystal Springs Elementary, and Cedar Hills Elementary, it becomes evident that Gregory Drive's performance is generally lower across various metrics. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.46% to 75.69% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions and support programs may be necessary to help improve student learning outcomes at Gregory Drive Elementary School.

521
Students ?
17.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$8,743
Per pupil spending ?
67.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 7800 Gregory Dr
       Jacksonville, FL  32210

(904) 573-1190

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.2%
Hispanic:
19.4%
White:
15.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Rebounding — 3rd percentile in 2017 → 19th in 2025
Strengths
Ranking is rebounding — up to 19th (2025) from a 3rd-percentile low (2017)
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Florida average (42% vs 58% meeting standards)
!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)
!High chronic absenteeism (58% vs 31% Florida)
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school42%
District avg53%
Florida avg58%
1,824th of 2,258
Florida public elementary schools ?
Bottom 19%▲ up 7 pts since 2016
From bottom 12% (2016) to bottom 19% (2025)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
80th of 120Elementary Schools in the Duval
54th of 67Duval 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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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankFlorida percentileRating
202523.01824 of 225819.2%★☆☆☆☆
202419.71909 of 225615.4%★☆☆☆☆
202318.11957 of 224012.6%★☆☆☆☆
202213.22039 of 22198.1%☆☆☆☆☆
20219.02150 of 22474.3%☆☆☆☆☆
20198.62079 of 21824.7%☆☆☆☆☆
201810.51987 of 21186.2%☆☆☆☆☆
20176.92045 of 21123.2%☆☆☆☆☆
201616.31836 of 208712.0%★☆☆☆☆
201431.91469 of 206428.8%★☆☆☆☆
201315.91821 of 202910.3%★☆☆☆☆
201226.71521 of 198423.3%★☆☆☆☆
201140.31269 of 198536.1%★★☆☆☆
201044.61147 of 191940.2%★★☆☆☆
200937.11257 of 184731.9%★★☆☆☆
200838.41171 of 178934.5%★★☆☆☆
200752.9899 of 178649.7%★★☆☆☆
200632.31181 of 168830.0%★★☆☆☆
By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?
Math49%-12 vs state
Science44%-11 vs state
English Language Arts35%-21 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Open Quote To parents of students attending Gregory Drive Elementary this upcoming year, please be vigilant and aware of your child and keep watch for signs of bullying, teacher pressure, and unnecessary aggressive behaviors by teachers.

Know they only go to recess ONCE a week. If that. They consider "resource" to be sufficient, which is library, or video time, or art. They won't get physical exercise daily due to the lack of initiative in the teachers to prioritize this. The adults dont want to be forced outside where they have to vigilently observe, instead opting for a myriad of inflexible rules and rigidity for small children.

This last year, "the greatest school on earth," was rated only a 7 for their emotional support/teacher student trust. That is all clearly outlined on the published School Improvement Plan on their website (linked below). This has been a concerning decline for the last 5 years if you care to check the data.

My son was VIOLENTLY attacked in the bathroom this year and was not the only child to face this kind of school environment. The administration would like people to see only the charade they portray in order to keep up numbers on students, but the culture at gregory drive was clearly defined by the vandalism they saw on the fence last year. Truly appeared to he how the students felt.

You can attend the school Advisory meetings, stakeholder meetings, and make your voice heard, but be prepared, you'll be treated with distain by a school that clearly prioritizes it's adult relationships over its students success. You'll probably be the only parent there at some points, which from kindergarten through 5th, one parent showing up is a problem if we really want the culture to change in regards to bullying and the lack of effort.

We moved out of state, thank goodness, and I want to ensure that ANY parent thinking of sending their child to Gregory Drive Elementary is aware of the real behind the scenes. I've interacted with dozens of students who felt ostracized by their school instead of welcome in such an important time in life.

Here's the data. Check for yourselves.
Be safe. Be informed.

https://www.floridacims.org/districts/duval/schools/2431
Gregory Drive Elementary Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 8, 2010

Open Quote This school is a great school. My daughter had a great teacher Mrs.George she loved her thanks for a wonderful staff at Gregory Drive Elementary. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Gregory Drive Elementary School

In the 2024-25 school year, 521 students attended Gregory Drive Elementary School.

Gregory Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Gregory Drive Elementary School are 58% African American, 19% Hispanic, 15% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Gregory Drive Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Edward H. White High School


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