Idea Bassett

Q: Is Idea Bassett a good school?

Idea Bassett ranks 1391 st of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Bassett is an alternative public charter school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 407 students in grades K-12. The school has a predominantly African American student population (86.49%) and a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (86.24%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Idea Bassett faces several key challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.2%, significantly higher than the Idea River Bluff (43.6%) and other Duval County schools like Cornerstone Classical Academy (12.3%) and Duval Virtual Instruction Academy (33.0%). Additionally, Idea Bassett's test scores are generally lower than the state and Idea Public Schools averages across various subjects and grade levels.

While both Idea Bassett and Idea River Bluff are part of the Idea Public Schools district, they have notable differences. Idea River Bluff has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, higher test scores, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may be more successful in supporting student achievement and engagement. In contrast, Cornerstone Classical Academy, a public charter school in Duval County, has significantly higher test scores across the board, which could be attributed to its focus on a classical education model and its student population, which is predominantly White and from higher socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

1845 Bassett Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208

(904) 821-7717

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1391^st of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,229

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 826

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.3%

Hispanic:

7.1%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Bassett ranks worse than 61.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Idea Bassett ranks worse than 64.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.03. (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 (89.3%), Hispanic (7.1%), White (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Bassett is 22.9, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Idea Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Idea Bassett employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Bassett is $25,229, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 alternative schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Bassett was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Bassett 767^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Idea Bassett in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Idea Bassett

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.21	1391^st	2256	38.3%

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Rank History for Idea Bassett

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.03	767^th	1196	35.9%

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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 Idea Bassett

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	14	352	1	39	0	1	407
2024	17	738	4	59	7	1	826

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 Idea Bassett

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	407	25.0	16.2	86.2
2024	826	36.0	22.9	81

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 Idea Bassett

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	407	25.0	16.2	86.2
2024	826	36.0	22.9	81

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 Idea Bassett

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$1,919 (7.6%)	$23,310 (92.4%)	$25,229

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Bassett

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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
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)	38.0	48.0		44.0	42.0				64.0	73.0		40.0	52.0								66.0	$25,229	$1,919	$23,310
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)
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)	28.0	24.0	11.0	26.0	23.0	18.0	29.0	28.0	17.0	22.0	3.0	9.0	24.0	7.0	14.0	15.0	36.0	57.0		62.0	43.0	$6,599	$853	$5,746
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)								30.0									8.0	27.0	40.0			$48,243	$5,860	$42,382
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)							14.0	18.0									17.0	35.0	24.0	23.0		$14,922	$2,936	$11,986
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)	52.0	49.0	43.0	39.0	25.0	45.0	53.0		44.0	40.0	36.0	38.0	36.0	24.0	33.0	42.0	67.0	94.0	93.0		68.0	$9,857	$857	$9,000
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	30.0		38.0	41.0				42.0	38.0		46.0	72.0								74.0	$31,103	$1,387	$29,717
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)
Cornerstone Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 469-8171	858	0	15.7		675 (78.7%)	29 (3.4%)	70 (8.2%)	17 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (7.1%)								(n/a)	80.0	76.0	66.0	79.0	68.0	67.0	62.0		84.0	72.0	67.0	84.0	71.0	61.0	56.0	46.0	83.0	88.0	89.0		78.0	$7,958	$865	$7,094
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Bassett

Is Idea Bassett a good school?

Idea Bassett ranks 1391^st of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Bassett?

Students at Idea Bassett are 89% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% White.

How many students attend Idea Bassett?

In the 2023-24 school year, 826 students attended Idea Bassett.

What district is Idea Bassett in?

Idea Public Schools

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