Duval Charter School At Southside

Q: Is Duval Charter School At Southside a good school?

Duval Charter School At Southside ranks 1578 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Duval Charter School At Southside is a public charter elementary and middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 1,025 students in grades K-8. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outpacing the Duval district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across subjects like Algebra, Geometry, Biology, and Civics.

Compared to nearby public schools like Beauclerc Elementary and Kings Trail Elementary, Duval Charter School At Southside has a more diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, the school serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 52.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the lower rate of 46.79% at River City Science Elementary Academy.

Despite an increase in chronic absenteeism over the years, reaching 29.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, Duval Charter School At Southside still performs better than some nearby public schools in this metric. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting a stable and quality education, and has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $6,677 in 2019-2020 to $9,175 in 2022-2023, indicating a focus on investing in its educational programs.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256

(904) 423-5348

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1578^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,175

Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

Number of students: 1,019

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.3%

African American:

28.9%

Hispanic:

23.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Duval Charter School At Southside ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 62^nd among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Duval Charter School At Southside ranks worse than 52.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.32. (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 Duval Charter School At Southside is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.3%), African American (28.9%), Hispanic (23.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duval Charter School At Southside is $9,175. 104 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Duval Charter School At Southside was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Duval Charter School At Southside 626^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Duval Charter School At Southside in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Duval Charter School At Southside

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	53.09	991^st	2112	53.1%
2018	50.21	1049^th	2118	50.5%
2019	58.53	873^rd	2182	60.0%
2021	61.49	822^nd	2247	63.4%
2022	63.70	769^th	2219	65.3%
2023	67.46	673^rd	2240	70.0%
2024	31.42	1578^th	2256	30.1%

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

Rank History for Duval Charter School At Southside

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	43.97	577^th	1031	44.0%
2018	53.31	471^st	1035	54.5%
2019	43.22	638^th	1099	41.9%
2021	50.73	547^th	1136	51.8%
2022	51.57	531^st	1148	53.7%
2023	67.43	353^rd	1177	70.0%
2024	47.32	626^th	1196	47.7%

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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
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

We have been VERY happy with the school. I do wish they offered more after school activities, but really like the school and how my daughter is learning so well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Duval Charter School At Southside

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	183	162	64	58	3	1	26	497
2016	312	257	93	105	4	4	50	825
2017	350	266	100	128	5	2	53	904
2018	330	265	89	126	6	4	38	858
2019	360	282	78	147	6	2	46	921
2020	371	313	83	183	9	0	53	1012
2021	357	342	85	218	11	1	58	1072
2022	333	320	62	237	6	2	73	1033
2023	321	312	75	239	7	1	70	1025
2024	370	295	59	238	4	1	52	1019

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 Duval Charter School At Southside

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	497	36.0	13.8	7.6
2016	825	n/a	n/a	14.5
2017	904	n/a	n/a	40.3
2018	858	n/a	n/a	38.1
2019	921	51.0	18.0	44.4
2020	1012	55.0	18.4	40.6
2021	1072	29.0	36.9	38.2
2022	1033	54.0	19.1	45.3
2023	1025	45.0	22.7	52.4
2024	1019	0.0	n/a	81.6

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 Duval Charter School At Southside

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	497	36.0	13.8	7.6
2016	825	n/a	n/a	14.5
2017	904	n/a	n/a	40.3
2018	858	n/a	n/a	38.1
2019	921	51.0	18.0	44.4
2020	1012	55.0	18.4	40.6
2021	1072	29.0	36.9	38.2
2022	1033	54.0	19.1	45.3
2023	1025	45.0	22.7	52.4
2024	1019	0.0	n/a	81.6

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 Duval Charter School At Southside

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$17 (0.3%)	$6,152 (99.7%)	$6,169
2019	$50 (0.8%)	$6,163 (99.2%)	$6,212
2020	$36 (0.5%)	$6,641 (99.5%)	$6,677
2021	$29 (0.4%)	$7,112 (99.6%)	$7,141
2022	$631 (8.3%)	$6,971 (91.7%)	$7,602
2023	$759 (8.3%)	$8,416 (91.7%)	$9,175

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Duval Charter School At Southside

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 873^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 673^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	10%
Ranks 638^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 353^rd of 1177 Middle schools	28.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Southside)	73	59	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Southside)	69	72	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Southside)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Southside)	70	52	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Southside)	66	73	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Southside)	61	65	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Duval Charter School At Southside)	51	67	16%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Southside)	49	52	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	47	43	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Southside)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	51	41	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Southside)	49	58	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	44	42	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Southside)	42	29	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	47	41	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Southside)	55	55
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Southside)	41	32	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Duval Charter School At Southside)	45	43	2%
8th Grade Science (Duval)	40	35	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Duval Charter School At Southside)	73	88	15%
End of Course Civics (Duval)	69	63	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval Charter School At Southside)	80	86	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Duval Charter School At Southside)	83	59	24%
End of Course Geometry (Duval)	63	53	10%
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	921	1025	11.3%
African American	282	312	10.6%
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	78	75	3.8%
Hispanic	147	239	62.6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	360	321	10.8%
Two or More Races	46	70	52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	52.4%	8%

Schools Near Duval Charter School At Southside

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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
Duval Charter School At Southside	Public, Charter	K-8	8680 Ac Skinner Pkwy	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 423-5348	1,019	0	22.7	81.6%	370 (36.3%)	295 (28.9%)	238 (23.4%)	59 (5.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.1%)	31.4	1578^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.1%		67.5	673^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.0%	905	38.0	47.0	46.0	45.0	56.0	51.0	68.0	36.0	22.0	39.0	32.0	68.0	44.0	45.0	74.0	87.0	90.0	86.0	$9,175	$759	$8,416
Duval Charter At Baymeadows	Public, Charter	K-8	7510 Baymeadows Way	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 638-7947	1,335	0	20.1	50.7%	505 (37.8%)	289 (21.6%)	351 (26.3%)	103 (7.7%)	6 (0.4%)	8 (0.6%)	73 (5.5%)	57.2	918^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.3%		66.1	717^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.0%	201	47.0	52.0	58.0	56.0	52.0	49.0	61.0	66.0	70.0	61.0	65.0	36.0	53.0	52.0	92.0	100.0		69.0	$10,997	$834	$10,162
Windy Hill Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3831 Forest Blvd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 565-2700	467	29	16.1	68.5%	68 (14.6%)	156 (33.4%)	211 (45.2%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.5%)	16.7	1988^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.9%		17.5	1971^st of 2240 public elementary schools	12.0%	17	36.0	35.0	25.0				48.0	44.0	30.0				27.0						$10,303	$2,178	$8,126
River City Science Academy Innovation School	Public, Charter	K-8	8313 Baycenter Rd	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	807	0	17.2	50.9%	265 (32.8%)	269 (33.3%)	161 (20.0%)	41 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (8.3%)	69.7	645^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.4%		73.8	535^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.1%	110	49.0	69.0	58.0	74.0	65.0	49.0	64.0	72.0	62.0	69.0	83.0	75.0	72.0	25.0	85.0	92.0	86.0	75.0	$9,468	$1,416	$8,052
Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8000 Point Meadows Dr	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-0239	781	46	16.9	50.1%	176 (22.5%)	348 (44.6%)	157 (20.1%)	37 (4.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (7.4%)	31.3	1585^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.7%		32.8	1533^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.6%	52	32.0	38.0	46.0				49.0	49.0	46.0				50.0						$8,648	$1,536	$7,112
Greenfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6343 Knights Ln N	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5249	585	34	17.2	53.8%	104 (17.8%)	135 (23.1%)	254 (43.4%)	58 (9.9%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	29 (5.0%)	41.9	1294^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%		33.2	1515^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.4%	221	39.0	32.0	48.0				55.0	43.0	67.0				63.0						$10,763	$2,108	$8,654
River City Science Elementary Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7450 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 855-8010	583	0	16.9	54.4%	280 (48.0%)	117 (20.1%)	100 (17.2%)	45 (7.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.7%)	87	255^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.7%		91.5	128^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.3%	127	69.0	81.0	76.0				74.0	73.0	81.0				72.0						$9,898	$1,597	$8,300
River City Science Academy Southeast	Public, Charter	K-8	7565 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 855-8010	465	1	465.0	19.1%	202 (43.4%)	79 (17.0%)	85 (18.3%)	55 (11.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	39 (8.4%)								(n/a)
Beauclerc Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4555 Craven Rd W	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5226	654	36	18.1	51.7%	186 (28.4%)	204 (31.2%)	197 (30.1%)	10 (1.5%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (6.7%)	18.1	1954^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.4%		21.3	1855^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.2%	99	39.0	29.0	33.0				46.0	36.0	35.0				41.0						$10,406	$2,313	$8,092
Kings Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7401 Old Kings Rd S	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5254	307	18	17.0	49.8%	40 (13.0%)	73 (23.8%)	170 (55.4%)	14 (4.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	9.4	2165^th of 2256 public elementary schools	4.0%		26.4	1703^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.0%	462	24.0	25.0	24.0				39.0	22.0	37.0				31.0						$10,376	$2,248	$8,128

Frequently Asked Questions about Duval Charter School At Southside

Is Duval Charter School At Southside a good school?

Duval Charter School At Southside ranks 1578^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Duval Charter School At Southside?

Students at Duval Charter School At Southside are 36% White, 29% African American, 23% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Duval Charter School At Southside in?

Duval

How many students attend Duval Charter School At Southside?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,019 students attended Duval Charter School At Southside.

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