R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy

1535 Milnor St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy's student population of 213 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
213 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy 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 R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2432 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
52%
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40-44%
52%
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30-39%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
37%
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Black
86%
21%
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White
6%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy's ranking?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is ranked #2432 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy?
213 students attend R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy offer ?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy part of?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy located?
R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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