Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Youth Development Center 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Youth Development Center's student population of 18 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Youth Development Center 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Development Center?
The graduation rate of Youth Development Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Youth Development Center?
18 students attend Youth Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Youth Development Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Development Center?
Youth Development Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Youth Development Center offer ?
Youth Development Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Youth Development Center part of?
Youth Development Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Youth Development Center located?
Youth Development Center is located in the Tiger Hole And Secret Woods neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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