Clay Charter Academy

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Clay Charter Academy ranks 1363 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clay Charter Academy is an elementary and middle school located in Middleburg, Florida, serving 740 students in grades K-8. As part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating, Clay Charter Academy stands out for its diverse student population, strong test scores, and high per-student spending.

Compared to nearby schools like J.L. Wilkinson Elementary School and Oakleaf Village Elementary School, Clay Charter Academy has a more racially diverse student body, with a decreasing percentage of white students and increasing percentages of African American and Hispanic students over the past three years. The school also outperforms the Clay District and the state of Florida in several key test score metrics, such as 83% of students being proficient or better in Algebra 1 and Geometry, compared to 66% and 68% for the Clay District, and 55% and 53% for the state, respectively.

However, Clay Charter Academy faces some challenges, including a higher rate of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, while the school performs well on End-of-Course exams, its performance on the FAST/FSA assessments for English Language Arts and Math is more mixed, with proficiency rates often below the Clay District and state averages, particularly in the upper elementary and middle school grades. Despite these challenges, Clay Charter Academy remains a high-performing school within the Clay District, providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1417 Red Apple Rd
Middleburg, FL 32068

(904) 406-1607

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
1363^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,940

Student/teacher ratio: 40.7

Number of students: 693

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.0%

African American:

30.3%

White:

27.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clay Charter Academy ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 25^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Clay Charter Academy ranks worse than 50% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.71. (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 Student population at Clay Charter Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32%), African American (30.3%), White (27%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay Charter Academy is 40.7, which is the highest among 28 elementary schools in the Clay School District! (See more...)

Compare Clay Charter Academy employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay Charter Academy is $8,940. 22 elementary schools in the Clay School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clay Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Charter Academy 598^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Clay Charter Academy 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 Clay Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	55.69	900^th	2118	57.5%
2019	55.99	942^nd	2182	56.8%
2021	62.65	796^th	2247	64.6%
2022	37.77	1377^th	2219	37.9%
2023	42.83	1260^th	2240	43.8%
2024	39.14	1363^rd	2256	39.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Clay Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	50.94	507^th	1035	51.0%
2019	59.85	415^th	1099	62.2%
2021	55.39	479^th	1136	57.8%
2022	51.03	544^th	1148	52.6%
2023	56.21	483^rd	1177	59.0%
2024	49.71	598^th	1196	50.0%

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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 Clay Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	234	75	7	84	5	5	22	432
2017	321	116	9	122	4	5	21	598
2018	230	101	12	97	1	4	10	455
2019	286	131	13	116	0	3	29	578
2020	343	178	12	177	2	5	47	764
2021	372	224	10	174	1	4	59	844
2022	305	203	13	190	1	6	46	764
2023	252	225	11	199	1	5	47	740
2024	187	210	11	222	1	9	53	693

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 Clay Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	432	28.0	15.4	4.4
2017	598	42.0	14.2	13
2018	455	41.0	11.0	22.9
2019	578	37.0	15.6	25.4
2020	764	48.0	15.9	0.4
2021	844	53.0	15.9	6
2022	764	48.0	15.9	3.4
2023	740	43.0	17.2	3.6
2024	693	17.0	40.7	10.5

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 Clay Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	432	28.0	15.4	4.4
2017	598	42.0	14.2	13
2018	455	41.0	11.0	22.9
2019	578	37.0	15.6	25.4
2020	764	48.0	15.9	0.4
2021	844	53.0	15.9	6
2022	764	48.0	15.9	3.4
2023	740	43.0	17.2	3.6
2024	693	17.0	40.7	10.5

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 Clay Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,750 (100.0%)	$7,750
2019	$06 (0.1%)	$6,914 (99.9%)	$6,921
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,035 (100.0%)	$6,035
2021	$265 (4.1%)	$6,155 (95.9%)	$6,420
2022	$258 (3.8%)	$6,571 (96.2%)	$6,830
2023	$601 (6.7%)	$8,340 (93.3%)	$8,940

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay Charter Academy

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 942^nd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1260^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.1%
Ranks 415^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 483^rd of 1177 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay Charter Academy)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	68	61	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay Charter Academy)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay)	71	66	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Charter Academy)	52	46	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay Charter Academy)	66	53	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	69	68	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Charter Academy)	51	42	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	62
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay Charter Academy)	61	26	35%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	64	59	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Clay Charter Academy)	60	40	20%
5th Grade Science (Clay)	63	63
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Charter Academy)	55	54	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	64	64
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay Charter Academy)	72	53	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	70	72	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Charter Academy)	50	59	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	59	55	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay Charter Academy)	50	36	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	63	41	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay Charter Academy)	77	40	37%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	54	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay Charter Academy)	46	18	28%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	49	61	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Clay Charter Academy)	54	46	8%
8th Grade Science (Clay)	64	59	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Clay Charter Academy)	80	75	5%
End of Course Civics (Clay)	80	79	1%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clay Charter Academy)	100	70	30%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clay)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	578	740	28%
African American	131	225	71.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	11	15.4%
Hispanic	116	199	71.6%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	286	252	11.9%
Two or More Races	29	47	62.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	3.6%	21.8%

Schools Near Clay Charter Academy

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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 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clay Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1417 Red Apple Rd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 406-1607	693	17	40.7	10.5%	187 (27.0%)	210 (30.3%)	222 (32.0%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.3%)	53 (7.6%)	39.1	1363^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	39.6%		42.8	1260^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.8%	103	54.0	49.0	38.0	53.0	60.0	46.0	40.0	51.0	60.0	43.0	57.0	53.0	49.0	40.0	83.0	83.0	100.0	91.0	$8,940	$601	$8,340
Tynes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1550 Tynes Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3850	988	70	14.1	49.2%	578 (58.5%)	152 (15.4%)	157 (15.9%)	18 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (8.1%)	65.5	738^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.3%		63.2	768^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.7%	30	70.0	45.0	57.0	67.0			79.0	57.0	55.0	79.0			59.0						$9,039	$729	$8,311
Discovery Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	950 Oakleaf Plantation Pkwy	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-4275	939	57	16.4	39.0%	313 (33.3%)	329 (35.0%)	163 (17.4%)	38 (4.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	89 (9.5%)	80.2	403^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	82.1%		80.6	394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.4%	9	66.0	66.0	64.0	65.0			82.0	75.0	81.0	71.0			73.0						$7,523	$473	$7,052
Coppergate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3460 Copper Colts Court	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 336-0675	606	45	13.4	63.4%	324 (53.5%)	124 (20.5%)	101 (16.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.4%)	47.2	1171^st of 2256 public elementary schools	48.1%		49.6	1104^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.7%	67	54.0	52.0	46.0	73.0			49.0	44.0	51.0	79.0			41.0						$10,704	$1,386	$9,318
Rideout Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3065 Apalachicola Blvd	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2875	696	52	13.3	48.1%	436 (62.6%)	78 (11.2%)	109 (15.7%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	57 (8.2%)	55.5	957^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.6%		66.8	697^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.9%	260	65.0	53.0	48.0	70.0			57.0	60.0	44.0	78.0			49.0						$11,568	$1,213	$10,354
Middleburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3958 Main St	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1875	545	38	14.3	63.9%	448 (82.2%)	19 (3.5%)	46 (8.4%)	5 (0.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.0%)	54.9	974^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.8%		72.3	577^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.2%	397	60.0	56.0	47.0	64.0			74.0	59.0	41.0	68.0			41.0						$9,682	$1,253	$8,429
Plantation Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4150 Plantation Oaks Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2775	959	64	14.9	56.4%	224 (23.4%)	380 (39.6%)	212 (22.1%)	41 (4.3%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.7%)	93 (9.7%)	69.1	654^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.0%		72.1	582^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.0%	72	73.0	62.0	59.0	66.0			65.0	63.0	65.0	71.0			53.0						$9,441	$844	$8,596
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	421 Jefferson Ave	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3075	581	53	11.0	62.7%	316 (54.4%)	87 (15.0%)	124 (21.3%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.7%)	52.9	1023^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	54.7%		62.5	784^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.0%	239	58.0	53.0	42.0	55.0			53.0	47.0	60.0	71.0			66.0						$11,545	$1,790	$9,756
Oakleaf Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	410 Oakleaf Village Pkwy	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2425	1,055	71	14.8	53.9%	332 (31.5%)	340 (32.2%)	235 (22.3%)	46 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	95 (9.0%)	59.3	878^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.1%		65.2	730^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.4%	148	73.0	48.0	58.0	61.0			68.0	49.0	51.0	70.0			55.0						$9,236	$909	$8,327
Doctors Inlet Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2634 County Road 220	Middleburg	32068	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0975	569	40	14.3	63.1%	329 (57.8%)	78 (13.7%)	109 (19.2%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.9%)	57.3	915^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.4%		68.7	649^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%	266	46.0	54.0	41.0	67.0			71.0	64.0	43.0	83.0			61.0						$9,836	$867	$8,969

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay Charter Academy

How many students attend Clay Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Clay Charter Academy.

Is Clay Charter Academy a good school?

Clay Charter Academy ranks 1363^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Clay Charter Academy in?

Clay

What is the racial makeup of Clay Charter Academy?

Students at Clay Charter Academy are 32% Hispanic, 30% African American, 27% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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