Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hospital And Homebound 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hospital And Homebound ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hospital And Homebound's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hospital And Homebound ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hospital And Homebound is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3309 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
31%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hospital And Homebound's ranking?
Hospital And Homebound is ranked #3309 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hospital And Homebound?
The graduation rate of Hospital And Homebound is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hospital And Homebound?
96 students attend Hospital And Homebound.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hospital And Homebound students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hospital And Homebound?
Hospital And Homebound has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hospital And Homebound offer ?
Hospital And Homebound offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hospital And Homebound part of?
Hospital And Homebound is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Hospital And Homebound located?
Hospital And Homebound is located in the St Nicholas neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in St Nicholas.
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