Orange Park Junior High School

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Orange Park Junior High School ranks 650 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Orange Park Junior High School is a public middle school located in Orange Park, Florida, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 744 students. The school is part of the Clay District, which is ranked 10th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orange Park Junior High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 36.02% White, 25.94% African American, and 25.27% Hispanic students. The school has shown strong performance in certain subject areas, particularly in End of Course (EOC) exams, with 84% of students proficient or better in EOC Algebra 1, 92% in EOC Geometry, and 68% in EOC Civics. These scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.2% in 2019-2020 to 45.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools and the state average. Additionally, the school has seen a dramatic increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 48.21% in 2020-2021 to 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a growing economic need among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Orange Park Junior High School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Alfred I. Dupont Middle School and Lake Shore Middle School, in certain subject areas, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Switzerland Point Middle School and Lakeside Junior High School. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 474th out of 1,031 Florida middle schools in 2016-2017 to 650th out of 1,196 in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the middle range compared to other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1500 Gano Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073

(904) 336-5975

District: Clay

SchoolDigger Rank:
650^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,420

Students who attend Orange Park Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Orange Park High School

Feeder schools for Orange Park Junior High School:

Elementary:	Grove Park Elementary School
	Ridgeview Elementary School
	S Bryan Jennings Elementary School
	W E Cherry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 800

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.8%

African American:

29.0%

Hispanic:

26.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orange Park Junior High School ranks worse than 54.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 6 ranked middle schools in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.72. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Orange Park Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.8%), African American (29%), Hispanic (26%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Clay School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange Park Junior High School is 19. 4 middle schools in the Clay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Orange Park Junior High School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange Park Junior High School is $9,420, which is the 2^nd highest among 6 middle schools in the Clay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Orange Park Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Park Junior High School 650^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Orange Park Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Clay:

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

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Rank History for Orange Park Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	66.80	216^th	675	68.0%
2007	61.46	290^th	736	60.6%
2008	60.95	310^th	740	58.1%
2009	58.88	349^th	780	55.3%
2010	66.24	296^th	839	64.7%
2011	59.09	391^st	891	56.1%
2012	50.58	459^th	897	48.8%
2013	48.33	512^th	956	46.4%
2014	45.38	549^th	999	45.0%
2016	50.88	485^th	997	51.4%
2017	53.26	474^th	1031	54.0%
2018	52.11	491^st	1035	52.6%
2019	53.47	511^th	1099	53.5%
2021	44.00	639^th	1136	43.8%
2022	49.82	557^th	1148	51.5%
2023	46.41	615^th	1177	47.7%
2024	45.72	650^th	1196	45.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orange Park 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	753	80	27	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	890
1989	774	87	35	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	920
1990	734	99	39	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	889
1991	731	100	43	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	900
1992	682	113	35	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	850
1993	707	123	32	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	883
1994	714	130	27	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	896
1995	694	170	33	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	932
1996	694	170	33	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	932
1997	732	182	38	39	3	n/a	n/a	0	994
1998	727	225	38	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	1036
1999	906	194	55	58	3	n/a	n/a	0	1216
2000	853	200	58	56	2	n/a	n/a	0	1169
2001	864	208	45	75	3	n/a	n/a	0	1195
2002	758	268	40	85	2	n/a	n/a	0	1153
2003	758	268	40	85	2	n/a	n/a	0	1153
2004	786	295	27	110	3	n/a	n/a	0	1221
2005	819	289	43	107	1	n/a	n/a	0	1259
2006	836	357	49	120	11	n/a	n/a	0	1373
2007	552	222	29	87	10	n/a	n/a	27	927
2008	502	195	28	86	1	n/a	n/a	28	840
2009	449	196	29	78	0	n/a	n/a	27	779
2010	438	195	31	93	1	n/a	n/a	43	801
2011	372	193	25	91	2	5	39	0	727
2012	356	176	20	97	2	3	48	0	702
2013	406	166	22	96	2	2	44	0	738
2014	369	169	16	101	3	2	51	0	711
2015	319	147	23	100	0	2	42	0	633
2016	301	151	28	120	3	4	29	0	636
2017	303	183	27	138	1	2	34	0	688
2018	318	213	24	136	0	3	50	0	744
2019	343	203	22	134	0	2	61	0	765
2020	327	211	26	149	1	2	59	0	775
2021	259	204	18	139	2	2	48	0	672
2022	234	190	16	171	3	4	57	0	675
2023	268	193	17	188	2	2	74	0	744
2024	270	232	16	208	2	0	72	0	800

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orange Park Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	890	43.0	20.6	13.6
1989	920	44.0	20.9	12
1990	889	45.0	19.7	13.2
1991	900	47.0	19.1	14.7
1992	850	45.0	18.8	10.4
1993	883	43.0	20.5	13.9
1994	896	44.0	20.4	14.2
1995	932	44.0	21.2	16.2
1996	932	44.0	21.2	16.2
1997	994	47.0	21.1	16.7
1998	1036	48.0	21.6	14.8
1999	1216	59.0	20.6	20.7
2000	1169	64.0	18.3	21.3
2001	1195	62.0	19.3	20.2
2002	1153	61.0	18.9	27.2
2003	1153	61.0	18.9	27.2
2004	1221	62.0	19.7	31.4
2005	1259	70.0	18.0	31.1
2006	1373	76.0	18.1	27.4
2007	927	55.0	16.9	35.8
2008	840	59.0	14.2	36.2
2009	779	65.3	13.0	44
2010	801	59.0	13.5	46
2011	727	52.2	13.9	48.6
2012	702	48.6	14.4	58.1
2013	738	49.0	15.0	51.2
2014	711	48.0	14.8	57.2
2015	633	46.0	13.7	57.7
2016	636	43.0	14.7	58.6
2017	688	44.0	15.6	63.5
2018	744	43.0	17.3	62.6
2019	765	41.5	18.4	40
2020	775	44.0	17.6	43
2021	672	40.0	16.8	48.2
2022	675	44.0	15.3	100
2023	744	46.0	16.1	100
2024	800	42.0	19.0	63

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 Orange Park Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	890	43.0	20.6	13.6
1989	920	44.0	20.9	12
1990	889	45.0	19.7	13.2
1991	900	47.0	19.1	14.7
1992	850	45.0	18.8	10.4
1993	883	43.0	20.5	13.9
1994	896	44.0	20.4	14.2
1995	932	44.0	21.2	16.2
1996	932	44.0	21.2	16.2
1997	994	47.0	21.1	16.7
1998	1036	48.0	21.6	14.8
1999	1216	59.0	20.6	20.7
2000	1169	64.0	18.3	21.3
2001	1195	62.0	19.3	20.2
2002	1153	61.0	18.9	27.2
2003	1153	61.0	18.9	27.2
2004	1221	62.0	19.7	31.4
2005	1259	70.0	18.0	31.1
2006	1373	76.0	18.1	27.4
2007	927	55.0	16.9	35.8
2008	840	59.0	14.2	36.2
2009	779	65.3	13.0	44
2010	801	59.0	13.5	46
2011	727	52.2	13.9	48.6
2012	702	48.6	14.4	58.1
2013	738	49.0	15.0	51.2
2014	711	48.0	14.8	57.2
2015	633	46.0	13.7	57.7
2016	636	43.0	14.7	58.6
2017	688	44.0	15.6	63.5
2018	744	43.0	17.3	62.6
2019	765	41.5	18.4	40
2020	775	44.0	17.6	43
2021	672	40.0	16.8	48.2
2022	675	44.0	15.3	100
2023	744	46.0	16.1	100
2024	800	42.0	19.0	63

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 Orange Park Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$343 (5.1%)	$6,330 (94.9%)	$6,673
2019	$152 (2.3%)	$6,524 (97.7%)	$6,676
2020	$271 (3.9%)	$6,757 (96.1%)	$7,028
2021	$741 (8.8%)	$7,676 (91.2%)	$8,417
2022	$1,372 (14.9%)	$7,847 (85.1%)	$9,218
2023	$1,016 (10.8%)	$8,403 (89.2%)	$9,420

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange Park Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 511^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 615^th of 1177 Middle schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Park Junior High School)	52	49	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	59	55	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange Park Junior High School)	20	31	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	63	41	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange Park Junior High School)	59	45	14%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clay)	62	54	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange Park Junior High School)	40	47	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clay)	49	61	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Orange Park Junior High School)	59	44	15%
8th Grade Science (Clay)	64	59	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Orange Park Junior High School)	75	66	9%
End of Course Civics (Clay)	80	79	1%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange Park Junior High School)	90	76	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clay)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Orange Park Junior High School)	94	75	19%
End of Course Geometry (Clay)	64	56	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	765	744	2.7%
African American	203	193	4.9%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	22	17	22.7%
Hispanic	134	188	40.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	343	268	21.9%
Two or More Races	61	74	21.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	100%	60%

Schools Near Orange Park Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orange Park Junior High School	Public	7-8	1500 Gano Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5975	800	42	19.0	63.0%	270 (33.8%)	232 (29.0%)	208 (26.0%)	16 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.0%)	45.7	650^th of 1196 public middle schools	45.7%		46.4	615^th of 1177 public middle schools	47.7%	35		51.0	49.0		39.0	53.0	31.0	84.0	92.0		68.0	$9,420	$1,016	$8,403
Lakeside Junior High School	Public	6-8	2750 Moody Ave	Orange Park	32073	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5575	924	51	18.1	50.1%	547 (59.2%)	112 (12.1%)	173 (18.7%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	71 (7.7%)	78.6	220^th of 1196 public middle schools	81.6%		82.7	169^th of 1177 public middle schools	85.6%	51		56.0	68.0		57.0	74.0	72.0	92.0	100.0		89.0	$9,138	$600	$8,538
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	4815 Wesconnett Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1000	667	32	20.8	67.9%	103 (15.4%)	368 (55.2%)	148 (22.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	36 (5.4%)	13.9	1064^th of 1196 public middle schools	11.0%		13.6	1054^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.5%	10	28.0	22.0	24.0	24.0	38.0	21.0	20.0	45.0		92.0	51.0	$10,550	$2,875	$7,675
Charger Academy	Public	6-8	7050 Melvin Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-1060	964	42	22.9	67.0%	194 (20.1%)	521 (54.0%)	168 (17.4%)	24 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.6%)	26.4	909^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.0%		18.9	994^th of 1177 public middle schools	15.5%	85	26.0	33.0	31.0	26.0	33.0	71.0	30.0	62.0		97.0	65.0	$8,343	$2,006	$6,338
Oakleaf Junior High	Public	6-8	4085 Plantation Oaks Blvd	Orange Park	32065	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-5775	993	62	16.1	52.7%	263 (26.5%)	390 (39.3%)	202 (20.3%)	51 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	78 (7.9%)	74.2	274^th of 1196 public middle schools	77.1%		66	368^th of 1177 public middle schools	68.7%	94		65.0	62.0		45.0	72.0	58.0	96.0	100.0		78.0	$8,134	$492	$7,642
School Of Success Academy-Sos	Public, Charter	6-8	6974 Wilson Blvd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 573-0880	138	0	18.5	77.5%	10 (7.2%)	88 (63.8%)	26 (18.8%)	6 (4.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	19.2	1008^th of 1196 public middle schools	15.7%		23.5	929^th of 1177 public middle schools	21.1%	79	40.0	28.0	28.0	29.0	26.0	25.0	36.0	67.0			69.0	$9,746	$1,690	$8,056
Lake Shore Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2519 Bayview Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7440	875	53	16.5	72.7%	151 (17.3%)	562 (64.2%)	103 (11.8%)	13 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.8%)	15.9	1042^nd of 1196 public middle schools	12.9%		10.6	1078^th of 1177 public middle schools	8.4%	36	22.0	24.0	28.0	23.0	20.0	40.0	30.0	94.0			57.0	$10,236	$2,721	$7,516
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2710 Dupont Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5200	611	36	16.9	57.8%	128 (20.9%)	197 (32.2%)	230 (37.6%)	29 (4.7%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	7.9	1125^th of 1196 public middle schools	5.9%		16.7	1022^nd of 1177 public middle schools	13.2%	103	19.0	17.0	26.0	27.0	11.0	18.0	10.0	84.0		86.0	34.0	$11,656	$3,516	$8,140
Mandarin Middle School	Public	6-8	5100 Hood Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 292-0555	1,143	57	20.0	33.0%	624 (54.6%)	186 (16.3%)	224 (19.6%)	34 (3.0%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (5.8%)	52.1	558^th of 1196 public middle schools	53.3%		53.7	513^th of 1177 public middle schools	56.4%	45	58.0	51.0	56.0	45.0	29.0	55.0	53.0	86.0	97.0	94.0	69.0	$9,123	$1,459	$7,663
Switzerland Point Middle School	Public	6-8	777 Greenbriar Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8650	1,513	78	19.3	4.4%	1,104 (73.0%)	75 (5.0%)	179 (11.8%)	77 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	73 (4.8%)	89.4	89^th of 1196 public middle schools	92.6%		90.5	80^th of 1177 public middle schools	93.2%	9	79.0	74.0	70.0	85.0	74.0	86.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$7,670	$327	$7,343

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange Park Junior High School

Is Orange Park Junior High School a good school?

Orange Park Junior High School ranks 650^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Orange Park Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Orange Park Junior High School usually go on to attend Orange Park High School

How many students attend Orange Park Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 800 students attended Orange Park Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Orange Park Junior High School?

Students at Orange Park Junior High School are 34% White, 29% African American, 26% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Orange Park Junior High School in?

Clay

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