Lake Asbury Junior High School

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Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks 271 st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Asbury Junior High School is a public middle school in Green Cove Springs, Florida, serving 1,037 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lake Asbury Junior High School consistently outperforms the Clay District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 97% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, 100% proficiency in Geometry EOC, and 84% proficiency in Civics EOC, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also performed well in 8th grade Science, with 65% proficiency, compared to 59% for the district and 45% for the state. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were consistently higher than the district and state averages.

While the student population at Lake Asbury Junior High School is predominantly White, the school has a relatively diverse student body, with 9.55% African American, 13.5% Hispanic, 1.64% Asian, and 6.85% identifying as two or more races. This racial composition is different from some of the nearby schools, such as Orange Park Junior High and Wilkinson Junior High, which have higher percentages of minority students. Additionally, Lake Asbury Junior High School has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from a high of 39% in 2020-2021 to 24.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-8

2851 Sandridge Rd
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

(904) 336-5375

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,901

Students who attend Lake Asbury Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Clay High School

Feeder schools for Lake Asbury Junior High School:

Elementary:	Coppergate Elementary School
	Lake Asbury Elementary School
	Rideout Elementary School
	Shadowlawn Elementary School
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	Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 994

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

Hispanic:

13.5%

African American:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.35. (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 Lake Asbury Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Clay School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.2%), Hispanic (13.5%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Asbury Junior High School is 15.2, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Clay School District! (See more...)

Compare Lake Asbury Junior High School employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Asbury Junior High School is $9,901, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Clay School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake Asbury Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Asbury Junior High School 271^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lake Asbury Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Asbury Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	75.51	163^rd	736	77.9%
2008	72.55	195^th	740	73.6%
2009	72.05	221^st	780	71.7%
2010	73.21	219^th	839	73.9%
2011	74.06	215^th	891	75.9%
2012	77.01	187^th	897	79.2%
2013	74.51	224^th	956	76.6%
2014	76.65	211^th	999	78.9%
2016	69.38	281^st	997	71.8%
2017	69.97	286^th	1031	72.3%
2018	76.90	218^th	1035	78.9%
2019	71.51	287^th	1099	73.9%
2021	72.43	285^th	1136	74.9%
2022	71.59	289^th	1148	74.8%
2023	68.17	344^th	1177	70.8%
2024	74.35	271^st	1196	77.3%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Absolutely Love this school. Teachers are always communicating with the parents and the vice principle is just amazing and really wants the best for the children. I wish my son could stay here through high school Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lake Asbury Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	860	115	25	76	1	n/a	n/a	0	1077
2007	872	107	24	75	2	n/a	n/a	27	1107
2008	845	125	24	85	4	n/a	n/a	26	1109
2009	747	124	21	100	7	n/a	n/a	51	1050
2010	750	116	21	93	1	n/a	n/a	56	1037
2011	785	101	22	103	0	2	39	0	1052
2012	798	130	16	109	0	0	42	0	1095
2013	761	111	15	114	0	1	51	0	1053
2014	798	99	15	121	2	0	47	0	1082
2015	758	94	16	114	2	4	51	0	1039
2016	790	72	13	143	0	7	64	0	1089
2017	808	102	22	140	3	3	62	0	1140
2018	752	105	23	128	5	3	49	0	1065
2019	801	103	23	116	5	2	59	0	1109
2020	801	122	23	145	3	1	50	0	1145
2021	697	120	14	150	3	1	53	0	1038
2022	726	121	18	152	3	4	69	0	1093
2023	702	99	17	140	4	4	71	0	1037
2024	688	90	9	134	5	0	68	0	994

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 Lake Asbury Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1077	68.0	15.8	22.9
2007	1107	70.0	15.8	24.3
2008	1109	73.0	15.2	22.2
2009	1050	77.3	14.8	27.7
2010	1037	72.0	14.4	33.4
2011	1052	69.2	15.2	31.8
2012	1095	71.5	15.3	39.9
2013	1053	69.0	15.2	33.7
2014	1082	68.0	15.9	36.7
2015	1039	69.0	15.0	38.1
2016	1089	70.0	15.5	38.3
2017	1140	68.0	16.7	42.2
2018	1065	73.0	14.5	42.9
2019	1109	70.0	15.8	41.7
2020	1145	72.0	15.9	41.3
2021	1038	68.5	15.1	38.1
2022	1093	71.0	15.3	33.5
2023	1037	69.4	14.9	40.9
2024	994	65.0	15.2	46.1

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 Lake Asbury Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1077	68.0	15.8	22.9
2007	1107	70.0	15.8	24.3
2008	1109	73.0	15.2	22.2
2009	1050	77.3	14.8	27.7
2010	1037	72.0	14.4	33.4
2011	1052	69.2	15.2	31.8
2012	1095	71.5	15.3	39.9
2013	1053	69.0	15.2	33.7
2014	1082	68.0	15.9	36.7
2015	1039	69.0	15.0	38.1
2016	1089	70.0	15.5	38.3
2017	1140	68.0	16.7	42.2
2018	1065	73.0	14.5	42.9
2019	1109	70.0	15.8	41.7
2020	1145	72.0	15.9	41.3
2021	1038	68.5	15.1	38.1
2022	1093	71.0	15.3	33.5
2023	1037	69.4	14.9	40.9
2024	994	65.0	15.2	46.1

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 Lake Asbury Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$191 (2.5%)	$7,323 (97.5%)	$7,514
2019	$170 (2.3%)	$7,328 (97.7%)	$7,497
2020	$205 (2.5%)	$7,847 (97.4%)	$8,053
2021	$436 (4.9%)	$8,519 (95.1%)	$8,955
2022	$889 (9.6%)	$8,388 (90.4%)	$9,278
2023	$762 (7.7%)	$9,139 (92.3%)	$9,901

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Asbury Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 287^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 344^th of 1177 Middle schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	60	58	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	59	55	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	66	43	23%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	63	41	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	67	52	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	54	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	38	73	35%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	49	61	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	72	58	14%
8th Grade Science (Clay)	64	60	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	45	3%
End of Course Civics (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	84	83	1%
End of Course Civics (Clay)	80	79	1%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	92	92
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clay)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lake Asbury Junior High School)	94	97	3%
End of Course Geometry (Clay)	64	56	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1109	1037	6.5%
African American	103	99	3.9%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	23	17	26.1%
Hispanic	116	140	20.7%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	801	702	12.4%
Two or More Races	59	71	20.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.7%	40.9%	0.9%

Schools Near Lake Asbury Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Asbury Junior High School	Public	7-8	2851 Sandridge Rd	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5375	994	65	15.2	46.1%	688 (69.2%)	90 (9.1%)	134 (13.5%)	9 (0.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (6.8%)	74.3	271^st of 1196 public middle schools	77.3%		68.2	344^th of 1177 public middle schools	70.8%	73		57.0	62.0		49.0	75.0	65.0	97.0	100.0		84.0	$9,901	$762	$9,139
Green Cove Springs Junior High School	Public	7-8	1220 Bonaventure Ave	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5175	792	44	18.1	43.2%	487 (61.5%)	105 (13.3%)	127 (16.0%)	26 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (5.4%)	76.9	239^th of 1196 public middle schools	80.0%		73.8	273^rd of 1177 public middle schools	76.8%	34		60.0	64.0		45.0	79.0	68.0	97.0	98.0		88.0	$9,003	$671	$8,331
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	6-8	2750 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5575	924	51	18.1	50.1%	547 (59.2%)	112 (12.1%)	173 (18.7%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	71 (7.7%)	78.6	220^th of 1196 public middle schools	81.6%		82.7	169^th of 1177 public middle schools	85.6%	51		56.0	68.0		57.0	74.0	72.0	92.0	100.0		89.0	$9,138	$600	$8,538
Wilkinson Junior High School	Public	7-8	5025 County Road 218	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-6175	779	38	20.5	59.9%	577 (74.1%)	68 (8.7%)	77 (9.9%)	18 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.9%)	71.6	310^th of 1196 public middle schools	74.1%		63.8	394^th of 1177 public middle schools	66.5%	84		58.0	53.0		59.0	70.0	65.0	82.0	100.0		79.0	$8,082	$464	$7,617
Oakleaf Junior High	Public	6-8	4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5775	993	62	16.1	52.7%	263 (26.5%)	390 (39.3%)	202 (20.3%)	51 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	78 (7.9%)	74.2	274^th of 1196 public middle schools	77.1%		66	368^th of 1177 public middle schools	68.7%	94		65.0	62.0		45.0	72.0	58.0	96.0	100.0		78.0	$8,134	$492	$7,642
Switzerland Point Middle School	Public	6-8	777 Greenbriar Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8650	1,513	78	19.3	4.4%	1,104 (73.0%)	75 (5.0%)	179 (11.8%)	77 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	73 (4.8%)	89.4	89^th of 1196 public middle schools	92.6%		90.5	80^th of 1177 public middle schools	93.2%	9	79.0	74.0	70.0	85.0	74.0	86.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$7,670	$327	$7,343
Orange Park Junior High School	Public	7-8	1500 Gano Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5975	800	42	19.0	63.0%	270 (33.8%)	232 (29.0%)	208 (26.0%)	16 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.0%)	45.7	650^th of 1196 public middle schools	45.7%		46.4	615^th of 1177 public middle schools	47.7%	35		51.0	49.0		39.0	53.0	31.0	84.0	92.0		68.0	$9,420	$1,016	$8,403
Fruit Cove Middle School	Public	6-8	3180 Race Track Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7880	1,212	62	19.5	7.3%	764 (63.0%)	35 (2.9%)	156 (12.9%)	187 (15.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	66 (5.4%)	91.1	71^st of 1196 public middle schools	94.1%		92.1	65^th of 1177 public middle schools	94.5%	6	75.0	80.0	84.0	83.0	74.0	87.0	84.0	100.0	100.0		96.0	$8,066	$312	$7,754
Charger Academy	Public	6-8	7050 Melvin Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1060	964	42	22.9	67.0%	194 (20.1%)	521 (54.0%)	168 (17.4%)	24 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.6%)	26.4	909^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.0%		18.9	994^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.5%	85	26.0	33.0	31.0	26.0	33.0	71.0	30.0	62.0		97.0	65.0	$8,343	$2,006	$6,338
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	4815 Wesconnett Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1000	667	32	20.8	67.9%	103 (15.4%)	368 (55.2%)	148 (22.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (5.4%)	13.9	1064^th of 1196 public middle schools	11.0%		13.6	1054^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.5%	10	28.0	22.0	24.0	24.0	38.0	21.0	20.0	45.0		92.0	51.0	$10,550	$2,875	$7,675

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Asbury Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Asbury Junior High School?

Students at Lake Asbury Junior High School are 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Is Lake Asbury Junior High School a good school?

Lake Asbury Junior High School ranks 271^st of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Asbury Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 994 students attended Lake Asbury Junior High School.

What high school do graduates of Lake Asbury Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Lake Asbury Junior High School usually go on to attend Clay High School

What district is Lake Asbury Junior High School in?

Clay

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