KIPP Jacksonville K-12

Summary:

KIPP Jacksonville K-12 is a public charter school serving 1,246 students in grades K-11 in Jacksonville, Florida, which is part of the Duval school district. The school faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and a student population that is predominantly from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

KIPP Jacksonville K-12 has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 62.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's students perform well below their peers in the district and state on a wide range of standardized tests, with only 19% of 3rd graders projected to be proficient in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to 51% in the district and 57% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (86.2%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, other public charter schools in the area, such as Cornerstone Classical Academy and Jacksonville Classical Academy, significantly outperform KIPP Jacksonville K-12 on most academic measures, suggesting that the charter school model can be effective in this region, but KIPP Jacksonville K-12 is struggling to achieve similar results. Additionally, the Duval school district as a whole consistently underperforms the state averages on test scores and other metrics, indicating that the challenges faced by KIPP Jacksonville K-12 are not unique and may be symptomatic of broader issues within the district.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-11

1440 North McDuff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254

(904) 683-6643

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
2228^th of 2,258 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,319

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 1,246

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.4%

Hispanic:

4.5%

White:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Jacksonville K-12 ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.1. (See more...)

Compare Details KIPP Jacksonville K-12 ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2025 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.02. (See more...)

Compare Details KIPP Jacksonville K-12 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (88.4%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Duval School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Jacksonville K-12 is $17,319, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 alternative schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP Jacksonville K-12 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Jacksonville K-12 1109^th of 1205 Florida public middle schools. (See KIPP Jacksonville K-12 in the ranking list.)

Duval:

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

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Rank History for KIPP Jacksonville K-12

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2023	2.78	2221^st	2240	0.8%
2024	3.66	2234^th	2256	1.0%
2025	4.10	2228^th	2258	1.3%

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

Rank History for KIPP Jacksonville K-12

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2023	9.15	1091^st	1177	7.3%
2024	8.09	1122^nd	1196	6.2%
2025	10.02	1109^th	1205	8.0%

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

Rank History for KIPP Jacksonville K-12

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.00	655^th	792	17.3%

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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 KIPP Jacksonville K-12

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	34	1192	3	57	3	1	32	1322
2023	31	1000	4	34	4	0	28	1101
2024	41	1102	2	56	3	1	41	1246

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 KIPP Jacksonville K-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1322	74.0	17.8	69.4
2023	1101	48.0	22.9	79.7
2024	1246	0.0	n/a	86.2

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 KIPP Jacksonville K-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1322	74.0	17.8	69.4
2023	1101	48.0	22.9	79.7
2024	1246	0.0	n/a	86.2

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 KIPP Jacksonville K-12

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$387 (2.7%)	$13,971 (97.3%)	$14,357
2023	$853 (12.9%)	$5,746 (87.1%)	$6,599
2024	$3,326 (19.2%)	$13,993 (80.8%)	$17,319

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near KIPP Jacksonville K-12

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Jacksonville K-12	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	1440 North McDuff Ave	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 683-6643	1,246	0	22.9	86.2%	41 (3.3%)	1,102 (88.4%)	56 (4.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.3%)								(n/a)	19.0	25.0	26.0	14.0	32.0	25.0	30.0	40.0	41.0	30.0	7.0	5.0	32.0	14.0	26.0	27.0	35.0	32.0	71.0	55.0	73.0	$17,319	$3,326	$13,993
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville	Public, Alternative	4-12	2115 Commonwealth Ave	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6952	164	14	11.7	29.9%	14 (8.5%)	136 (82.9%)	4 (2.4%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)								(n/a)								18.0									32.0	23.0	48.0	38.0		$21,079	$5,364	$15,715
Hospital And Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	1128 Barber St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 348-5191	88	10	8.8	23.9%	43 (48.9%)	29 (33.0%)	5 (5.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.4%)								(n/a)					8.0			60.0					17.0			27.0				64.0	36.0
Jacksonville Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2043 Forest St	Jacksonville	32204	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 288-7732	760	0	13.9	43.4%	359 (47.2%)	264 (34.7%)	78 (10.3%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.8%)								(n/a)	67.0	74.0	77.0	72.0	73.0	48.0	70.0	77.0	64.0	62.0	45.0	56.0	73.0	79.0	60.0	46.0	87.0	55.0	85.0	88.0	90.0	$12,267	$677	$11,590
Mt. Herman Ese Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1741 Francis St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6740	127	21	6.0	47.2%	28 (22.0%)	71 (55.9%)	12 (9.4%)	7 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Idea Bassett	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1845 Bassett Rd	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 821-7717	826	36	22.9	81.0%	17 (2.1%)	738 (89.3%)	59 (7.1%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	43.0	27.0	43.0	30.0	39.0	46.0			55.0	64.0	63.0	33.0	45.0	40.0	36.0	38.0	97.0				52.0
Idea River Bluff	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2354 University Blvd. N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 821-7580	775	24	32.2	74.2%	94 (12.1%)	512 (66.1%)	156 (20.1%)	9 (1.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.0	43.0	29.0	37.0	39.0	54.0			45.0	38.0	26.0	31.0	44.0	16.0	26.0	32.0	76.0				60.0
Duval Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2819	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2037	1,041	36	28.9	30.2%	386 (37.1%)	456 (43.8%)	110 (10.6%)	20 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (6.5%)								(n/a)	68.0	38.0	19.0	58.0	40.0	47.0	38.0	34.0	27.0	15.0	0.0	27.0	23.0	14.0	21.0	23.0	18.0	16.0	64.0	61.0	55.0	$8,407	$1,269	$7,138
Youth Development Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	3015 Parental Home Road	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 725-6662	24	5	4.8	58.3%	7 (29.2%)	14 (58.3%)	2 (8.3%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Jacksonville K-12

How many students attend KIPP Jacksonville K-12?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,246 students attended KIPP Jacksonville K-12.

What district is KIPP Jacksonville K-12 in?

Duval

Is KIPP Jacksonville K-12 a good school?

KIPP Jacksonville K-12 ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Florida alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Jacksonville K-12?

Students at KIPP Jacksonville K-12 are 88% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

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