Summary:
The 32208 zip code area of Jacksonville, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. This community faces significant educational challenges, with stark disparities in academic performance compared to district and state averages.
Among the standout schools in the area, Idea Bassett, a public charter alternative school, stands out with the highest spending per student at $25,229 and relatively strong test scores, with 66% proficient or better in Civics and 38-73% proficient in ELA and Math across grade levels. Sallye B. Mathis Elementary and Rutledge H. Pearson Elementary also perform better than their peers, with lower student-teacher ratios and higher Math proficiency rates.
However, the majority of schools in the 32208 zip code area struggle with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 47.7% to 70.6%, significantly higher than the state average. Test scores are generally low, with most schools performing below the Duval district and Idea Public Schools averages in ELA and Math proficiency. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.69% to 86.24%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage in the community.
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