Summary:
There are three middle schools serving grades 6-8 in Jacksonville, Florida's 32210 zip code, all part of the Duval County school district, which ranks in the bottom third of Florida districts.
School Of Success Academy-Sos is the standout for academic growth and efficiency, achieving the highest state ranking (20th percentile) and the best Algebra 1 proficiency rate (92%) despite having the highest chronic absenteeism rate (64.2%) and the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (73.1% free/reduced lunch). Its small size of 145 students and low student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 appear to create an effective learning environment for regular attendees. Lake Shore Middle School excels with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (37.0%) and strong advanced math performance, with 81% proficient in Algebra 1 and 50% in 8th-grade math, both exceeding district averages. Westside Middle School struggles the most, with the highest student-teacher ratio (22.3:1), lowest spending per student ($9,169), and the lowest proficiency rates in core subjects like 6th-grade ELA (31%) and 8th-grade Science (23%).
Key takeaways include an "absenteeism paradox" where School Of Success Academy outperforms despite high absenteeism, likely due to its small class sizes. Spending per student varies significantly, from $9,169 at Westside to $12,467 at Lake Shore, but higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as School Of Success Academy outperforms Lake Shore with less funding. Math performance is a stark differentiator, with Lake Shore and School Of Success Academy both exceeding district averages in Algebra 1 and 8th-grade math, while Westside struggles across all math levels. Finally, School Of Success Academy shows volatile year-over-year test scores due to its small enrollment, making it a high-risk, high-reward environment compared to the more stable larger schools.
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