Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Lavilla School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lavilla School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lavilla School Of The Arts's student population of 958 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
958 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lavilla School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavilla School Of The Arts 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
#722 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
34%
21%
White
48%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavilla School Of The Arts's ranking?
Lavilla School Of The Arts is ranked #722 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lavilla School Of The Arts often compared to?
Lavilla School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School, 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lavilla School Of The Arts?
958 students attend Lavilla School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lavilla School Of The Arts students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavilla School Of The Arts?
Lavilla School Of The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lavilla School Of The Arts offer ?
Lavilla School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lavilla School Of The Arts part of?
Lavilla School Of The Arts is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Lavilla School Of The Arts located?
Lavilla School Of The Arts is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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