Serving 66 students in grades 6-8, Waverly Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Waverly Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Waverly Academy?
66 students attend Waverly Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Waverly Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waverly Academy?
Waverly Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Waverly Academy offer ?
Waverly Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waverly Academy part of?
Waverly Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Waverly Academy located?
Waverly Academy is located in the Wesconnett neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Wesconnett.
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