Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy's student population of 193 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy's ranking?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is ranked #1811 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy?
193 students attend R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy offer ?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy part of?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy located?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.
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