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Gregory Drive Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

1779^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 21% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Gregory Drive Elementary School is a K-5 public school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 521 students in the Duval County Public School District, located in a predominantly low-income community on the Westside.

Gregory Drive is showing a clear and sustained upward academic trajectory, which sets it apart from many nearby schools. After ranking in the 4th percentile statewide in 2020-2021, the school has climbed steadily to the 21st percentile in the 2025-2026 ranking—a gain of 13 percentile points. This improvement is especially notable when compared to schools like Normandy Village Elementary School and Hidden Oaks Elementary School, which have experienced significant declines over the same period. The school’s 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 58% is the highest among comparable elementary schools in the area and is the only one to meet or exceed the state average of 60%. This represents a massive improvement from just 30% proficiency two years earlier, indicating a highly effective science curriculum or teacher.

While chronic absenteeism is a community-wide challenge—with every nearby school reporting rates above 49%—Gregory Drive is improving its academic rankings despite having one of the highest rates (58%). The school also operates with significantly less funding per student ($8,743) than its peers, yet is achieving better academic growth. For example, Hidden Oaks Elementary School spends $11,877 per student but is seeing declining performance. Math is a relative strength, with 3rd-grade math proficiency (53%) much closer to the state average (66%) than 3rd-grade English Language Arts (40% vs. 60%). A focused effort to improve reading and writing instruction across all grades would likely yield the biggest impact on the school’s overall ranking.

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: Improving — 12th percentile in 2016 → 21st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (58% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

1,779^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 21%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 12% (2016) to bottom 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 118Elementary 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	25.5	1779 of 2240	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.0	1824 of 2258	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.7	1909 of 2256	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.1	1957 of 2240	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.2	2039 of 2219	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.0	2150 of 2247	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.6	2079 of 2182	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	10.5	1987 of 2118	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	6.9	2045 of 2112	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	16.3	1836 of 2087	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	31.9	1469 of 2064	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	15.9	1821 of 2029	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	26.7	1521 of 1984	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.3	1269 of 1985	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.6	1147 of 1919	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.1	1257 of 1847	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.4	1171 of 1789	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.9	899 of 1786	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	32.3	1181 of 1688	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science58%~ state avg

Math49%-16 vs state

English Language Arts45%-15 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

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
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by a parent
Thursday, July 8, 2010

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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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 3rd Grade	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 3rd 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
Gregory Drive Elementary School	Public	K-5	7800 Gregory Dr	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1190	521	29	17.9	67.4%	79 (15.2%)	303 (58.2%)	101 (19.4%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.2%)	25.5	1779^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.6%		23	1824^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.2%	45	40.0	44.0	51.0				53.0	47.0	46.0				58.0						$8,743	$989	$7,755
Oak Hill Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6910 Daughtry Blvd S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1030	280	38	7.3	53.6%	69 (24.6%)	161 (57.5%)	33 (11.8%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)																			$28,895	$3,772	$25,123
KIPP Impact Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7000 103rd St	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 720-4620	806	29	27.7	97.4%	42 (5.2%)	584 (72.5%)	137 (17.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (4.6%)	8.8	2158^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.7%		6.8	2197^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.7%	39	19.0	28.0	23.0	53.0	50.0	50.0	29.0	21.0	20.0	55.0	66.0	42.0	9.0	30.0	66.0			72.0	$12,443	$944	$11,499
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	7750 Tempest St S	Jacksonville	32244	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1120	481	28	17.1	65.7%	60 (12.5%)	236 (49.1%)	144 (29.9%)	8 (1.7%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.4%)	12.1	2103^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	6.1%		9.5	2161^st of 2258 public elementary schools	4.3%	58	36.0	36.0	37.0				49.0	41.0	43.0				37.0						$10,843	$1,896	$8,946
Cedar Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	6534 Ish Brant Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1050	398	22	18.0	63.6%	68 (17.1%)	180 (45.2%)	92 (23.1%)	26 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	29.1	1690^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.6%		27.6	1711^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.2%	21	40.0	25.0	57.0				46.0	41.0	66.0				64.0						$10,200	$1,177	$9,023
Normandy Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8257 Herlong Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7548	503	26	19.3	68.8%	104 (20.7%)	286 (56.9%)	75 (14.9%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	13	2080^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.1%		15.1	2033^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	10.0%	47	38.0	41.0	37.0				35.0	41.0	40.0				48.0						$11,149	$1,112	$10,038
Hyde Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2056 Lane Ave S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7562	374	20	18.7	70.6%	49 (13.1%)	247 (66.0%)	41 (11.0%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	25 (6.7%)								(n/a)																			$11,539	$1,580	$9,959
Duval Charter School At Westside	Public, Charter	K-8	9238 103rd St	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 421-0250	938	38	24.6	51.3%	102 (10.9%)	487 (51.9%)	291 (31.0%)	11 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.7%)	9	2156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%		6.5	2202^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	2.5%	46	28.0	39.0	29.0	39.0	44.0	44.0	37.0	47.0	23.0	48.0	60.0	25.0	17.0	34.0	53.0		93.0	48.0	$9,503	$415	$9,088
Hidden Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-5	6127 Cedar Hills Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1020	191	10	19.1	67.5%	28 (14.7%)	109 (57.1%)	32 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (11.5%)	13.8	2066^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.8%		17.8	1971^st of 2258 public elementary schools	12.7%	95	43.0	38.0	42.0				32.0	31.0	33.0				52.0						$11,877	$1,378	$10,499
Westview K-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5270 Connie Jean Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 573-1082	1,221	72	16.9	58.2%	162 (13.3%)	706 (57.8%)	255 (20.9%)	20 (1.6%)	7 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	67 (5.5%)	12.9	2084^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.0%		16.5	1998^th of 2258 public elementary schools	11.5%	86	33.0	36.0	31.0	40.0	45.0	38.0	41.0	44.0	51.0	47.0	57.0	32.0	31.0	36.0	82.0	81.0		62.0	$12,158	$1,610	$10,548

Frequently Asked Questions about Gregory Drive Elementary School

Is Gregory Drive Elementary School a good school?

Gregory Drive Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Gregory Drive Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Gregory Drive Elementary School attend?

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

High : Edward H. White High School

How many students attend Gregory Drive Elementary School?

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

What district is Gregory Drive Elementary School in?

Duval

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