Serving 818 students in grades 6-8, Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School's student population of 818 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is 0.69, 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
#109 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School's ranking?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is ranked #109 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School often compared to?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Weldon Johnson College Prepartory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School?
818 students attend Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School offer ?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School part of?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School located?
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is located in the San Marco neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
School Reviews
5 2/26/2018
This school is top priority for me next year (other than James Weldon Johnson) I really hope I get in !
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