Green Cove Springs Junior High School

Summary:

Green Cove Springs Junior High School is a public middle school serving 799 students in grades 7-8 in Green Cove Springs, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked Clay District.

This school consistently outperforms the Clay District and the state of Florida on standardized tests, with 97% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, 98% in EOC/Geometry, and 88% in EOC/Civics - significantly higher than the district's 66%, 68%, and 81% respectively. The student population is also more racially diverse than nearby schools, with 60.33% White, 14.64% African American, 15.64% Hispanic, and 3% Asian students. While chronic absenteeism has increased to 33.7%, this rate is still lower than some neighboring schools like Wilkinson Junior High (39.4%) and Orange Park Junior High (45.1%). Additionally, Green Cove Springs Junior High spends $9,003 per student, higher than the state average.

Compared to other nearby schools, Green Cove Springs Junior High stands out for its academic excellence, with higher test scores than Waverly Academy and Mandarin Middle School in the Duval District. However, schools like Pacetti Bay Middle School, Fruit Cove Middle School, and Switzerland Point Middle School in the St. Johns District have even higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1220 Bonaventure Ave
       Green Cove Springs, FL  32043


(904) 336-5175

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,003 Help


Students who attend Green Cove Springs Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Clay High School

Feeder schools for Green Cove Springs Junior High School:

Elementary:    Charles E. Bennett Elementary School
    Robert M. Paterson Elementary
    Thunderbolt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  799

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.3%
Hispanic:
15.6%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Compare Details Green Cove Springs Junior High School ranks better than 80% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Green Cove Springs Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), Hispanic (15.6%), African American (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Clay School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Green Cove Springs Junior High School is 18.1. 4 middle schools in the Clay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Green Cove Springs Junior High School employs 44 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Green Cove Springs Junior High School is $9,003. 3 middle schools in the Clay School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Green Cove Springs Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Green Cove Springs Junior High School 239th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Green Cove Springs Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Clay:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay 10th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Green Cove Springs Junior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.06 155th 675 77.0%
2007 75.57 162nd 736 78.0%
2008 81.21 117th 740 84.2%
2009 78.62 145th 780 81.4%
2010 81.20 130th 839 84.5%
2011 78.86 174th 891 80.5%
2012 71.99 233rd 897 74.0%
2013 71.74 250th 956 73.8%
2014 80.83 162nd 999 83.8%
2016 81.79 163rd 997 83.7%
2017 79.07 203rd 1031 80.3%
2018 77.76 208th 1035 79.9%
2019 79.17 209th 1099 81.0%
2021 74.08 270th 1136 76.2%
2022 76.46 244th 1148 78.7%
2023 73.83 273rd 1177 76.8%
2024 76.92 239th 1196 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Green Cove Springs Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 393 117 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1989 390 103 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1990 380 110 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1991 413 113 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 449 128 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 411 139 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 415 138 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1995 543 113 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1996 543 113 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1997 567 98 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1998 596 103 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1999 694 124 9 17 2 n/a n/a 0 846
2000 738 139 6 20 2 n/a n/a 0 905
2001 771 135 12 26 1 n/a n/a 0 945
2002 784 147 14 28 7 n/a n/a 0 980
2003 784 147 14 28 7 n/a n/a 0 980
2004 743 110 23 33 2 n/a n/a 0 911
2005 794 106 32 50 1 n/a n/a 0 983
2006 711 103 26 41 1 n/a n/a 0 882
2007 676 101 28 52 3 n/a n/a 10 870
2008 634 77 19 55 3 n/a n/a 10 798
2009 614 74 26 43 2 n/a n/a 38 797
2010 630 94 41 48 2 n/a n/a 29 844
2011 656 113 24 57 3 2 23 0 878
2012 667 100 23 71 1 1 31 0 894
2013 670 101 25 67 0 1 22 0 886
2014 603 76 22 70 0 3 21 0 795
2015 585 72 18 78 1 4 21 0 779
2016 579 76 21 72 1 2 21 0 772
2017 614 82 16 76 0 1 21 0 810
2018 553 86 15 79 1 2 29 0 765
2019 540 91 20 89 3 1 27 0 771
2020 577 105 24 88 4 1 33 0 832
2021 530 94 22 105 2 1 26 0 780
2022 503 93 25 135 1 1 36 0 794
2023 482 117 24 125 0 2 49 0 799

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Green Cove Springs Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 28.0 18.4 44.3
1989 497 26.0 19.1 49.1
1990 492 27.0 18.2 44.5
1991 531 28.0 18.9 50.1
1992 584 30.0 19.4 41.3
1993 554 30.0 18.5 50
1994 560 34.0 16.5 47.5
1995 668 36.0 18.6 29.6
1996 668 36.0 18.6 29.6
1997 682 35.0 19.5 27
1998 717 32.0 22.4 27.9
1999 846 48.0 17.6 29.8
2000 905 50.0 18.1 31.7
2001 945 53.0 17.8 28.3
2002 980 51.0 19.2 26.5
2003 980 51.0 19.2 26.5
2004 911 49.0 18.6 23.8
2005 983 55.0 17.9 22.8
2006 882 55.0 16.0 23.6
2007 870 54.0 16.1 23.3
2008 798 51.0 15.6 20.2
2009 797 57.7 15.0 26.1
2010 844 51.0 16.5 27.6
2011 878 52.0 16.8 29.4
2012 894 52.0 17.1 33.1
2013 886 53.0 16.7 29.5
2014 795 47.0 16.9 30.3
2015 779 47.0 16.5 33.8
2016 772 45.0 17.1 34.2
2017 810 45.0 18.0 36.3
2018 765 45.0 17.0 39.3
2019 771 42.6 18.0 36.8
2020 832 43.6 19.0 36.3
2021 780 43.0 18.1 31.2
2022 794 43.0 18.4 32
2023 799 44.0 18.1 38.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Green Cove Springs Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 28.0 18.4 44.3
1989 497 26.0 19.1 49.1
1990 492 27.0 18.2 44.5
1991 531 28.0 18.9 50.1
1992 584 30.0 19.4 41.3
1993 554 30.0 18.5 50
1994 560 34.0 16.5 47.5
1995 668 36.0 18.6 29.6
1996 668 36.0 18.6 29.6
1997 682 35.0 19.5 27
1998 717 32.0 22.4 27.9
1999 846 48.0 17.6 29.8
2000 905 50.0 18.1 31.7
2001 945 53.0 17.8 28.3
2002 980 51.0 19.2 26.5
2003 980 51.0 19.2 26.5
2004 911 49.0 18.6 23.8
2005 983 55.0 17.9 22.8
2006 882 55.0 16.0 23.6
2007 870 54.0 16.1 23.3
2008 798 51.0 15.6 20.2
2009 797 57.7 15.0 26.1
2010 844 51.0 16.5 27.6
2011 878 52.0 16.8 29.4
2012 894 52.0 17.1 33.1
2013 886 53.0 16.7 29.5
2014 795 47.0 16.9 30.3
2015 779 47.0 16.5 33.8
2016 772 45.0 17.1 34.2
2017 810 45.0 18.0 36.3
2018 765 45.0 17.0 39.3
2019 771 42.6 18.0 36.8
2020 832 43.6 19.0 36.3
2021 780 43.0 18.1 31.2
2022 794 43.0 18.4 32
2023 799 44.0 18.1 38.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Green Cove Springs Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $155 (2.3%) $6,551 (97.7%) $6,706
2019 $151 (2.3%) $6,546 (97.7%) $6,698
2020 $196 (2.9%) $6,474 (97.1%) $6,670
2021 $321 (4.5%) $6,796 (95.5%) $7,117
2022 $703 (8.4%) $7,633 (91.6%) $8,336
2023 $671 (7.5%) $8,331 (92.5%) $9,003

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Green Cove Springs Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 273rd of 1177 Middle schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)6359
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)5955
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)7836
 42%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clay)6341
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)6863
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)6254
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)6167
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clay)4961
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)6969
   8th Grade Science (Clay)6460
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4845
 3%
End of Course Civics (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)7883
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Clay)8079
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)9796
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Clay)6554
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Green Cove Springs Junior High School)10097
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Clay)6456
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students771799
 3.6%
African American91117
 28.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2024
 20%
Hispanic89125
 40.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White540482
 10.7%
Two or More Races2749
 81.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.8%38.2%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Green Cove Springs Junior High School

Students who attend Green Cove Springs Junior High School usually go on to attend Clay High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 799 students attended Green Cove Springs Junior High School.

Green Cove Springs Junior High School ranks 239th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Green Cove Springs Junior High School are 60% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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