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James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School

#1 in Best Public Middle Schools in Duval County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 6-8
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 20 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    B-
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is an above average, public, magnet school located in Jacksonville, FL. It has 1,018 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 88% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.
About James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School...
School District
Duval County Public Schools
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Address
3276 Norman Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
Telephone
(904) 693-7600
Website
duvalschools.org

James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
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Percent Proficient - Math
88%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    B
  3. Housing
    B-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$50,555
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$984
National
$949
Median Home Value
$150,200
National
$184,700

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,018
Free or Reduced Lunch
24%
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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$46,500
Teachers in First/Second Year
12%
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The teachers are excellent! Each one was very knowledgable of their subject. Reading and writing, science, math, and history were always taught very well, and I came away with great information. The teaching methods differed from teacher to teacher, but each one was able to help me learn. Scheduling was fairly straightforward and easy, just take the classes you have to take, and choose whatever electives you'd like. The workload was substantial, but nothing unbearable. Overall the academics were absolutely fantastic, preparing me for high school extremely well.
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They say middle school years are some of the worst of your life. The time when people are the harshest, but it's all just a result of the search for yourself. James Weldon Johnson ensured that students were able to transition from elementary to middle and from middle to high. The style of classes and the open campus were two aspects that prepared me for high school. As a college preparatory school I was also able to attain credits for many classes that applied in high school. It fed my thirst for knowledge and was the stepping stone for entering into district, state, and national art competitions. The teachers truly cared and years after leaving their class, students still feel welcome. What James Weldon Johnson really needed a boost in was funding to advance students passions and a bigger cafeteria. . Overall, this school gave me the basis for everything I would be and am today. Surprisingly, it was not as scary as I made it out to be and were not the worst years of my life.
During my years of attending this school, I have found the several friends that I’ve stuck with until now, 4 years after. James Weldon Johnson helped me create a new mindset and experience new beginnings that have made me grow into who I am today. The activities and fun memories are the most cherish able things I will always remember at my times at the school.