Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

Summary:

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School is a highly-ranked public middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 818 students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently been among the top-performing middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

What sets Lake Shore Middle School, James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School, and other nearby schools apart from Julia Landon is the latter's exceptional academic performance, racial diversity, and low chronic absenteeism rates. In 2023-2024, 85% of 6th and 7th graders at Julia Landon were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 45% and 42% in the Duval district, respectively. Similarly, 91% of 6th graders and 73% of 8th graders at Julia Landon were proficient or better in math, compared to 44% and 46% in the district.

Julia Landon's student body is also more racially diverse than many of the nearby schools, with a 49.27% White, 11.86% African American, 7.82% Hispanic, 22.25% Asian, and 7.7% two or more races population. This diversity is not as evident in schools like Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, which has a 87.65% African American student body. Additionally, Julia Landon has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11.8%, compared to schools like Southside Middle School at 58.7% and Mattie V. Rutherford Alt Educational Center at 79.9%.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1819 Thacker Ave
       Jacksonville, FL  32207


(904) 346-5650

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,107 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  818

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.3%
Asian:
22.2%
African American:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.3% Help


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Compare Details Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S ranks better than 94.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 26 ranked middle schools in the Duval School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.75. (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 Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), Asian (22.2%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is 20.9. 18 middle schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S employs 39 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S is $8,107. 21 middle schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S 64th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.97 459th 593 22.6%
2005 27.11 476th 602 20.9%
2006 22.35 532nd 675 21.2%
2007 18.27 611th 736 17.0%
2008 20.76 598th 740 19.2%
2009 79.43 135th 780 82.7%
2010 92.80 26th 839 96.9%
2011 94.20 15th 891 98.3%
2012 97.35 7th 897 99.2%
2013 97.21 11th 956 98.8%
2014 95.93 17th 999 98.3%
2016 94.88 31st 997 96.9%
2017 95.93 18th 1031 98.3%
2018 94.75 34th 1035 96.7%
2019 94.79 37th 1099 96.6%
2021 95.32 27th 1136 97.6%
2022 93.59 42nd 1148 96.3%
2023 92.30 61st 1177 94.8%
2024 91.75 64th 1196 94.6%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Open Quote It is a very good school, I have gone there for 3 years and it might have been the most fun in my life Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 18, 2014

Open Quote It is a great school with teachers focused on the students and their success! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 18, 2013

Open Quote This is one of the best schools in not just Duval but in Florida. It statistically is a very good school. This school prepares you for high school very well and the teachers are VERY dedicated to what thet do. They help students strive above and beyond. Julia Landon has a very safe enviroment making it more comforting when learning. Being able to go here is an honor and you are very lucky to be here if you get in. I have nothing but positive things to say. I highly reccomend this school to anyone who is interested. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 5, 2013

Open Quote Julia Landon is a wonderful middle school. The teachers care so much and the principal knows all the children. Great choice! Close Quote


by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Open Quote I absolutely love this school! This is my first year (TEAM 6A! OHHH YEAHHH) and I love it!!! I came from a terrible elementary school and though I love and miss it, Landon is great. GO ALLSTARS! Close Quote


by a student
Monday, September 26, 2011

Open Quote This school has been a wonderful experience. Plenty of new friends and new knowledge. They really let you be creative and the teachers (ours dressed as KISS for Halloween an included us in many fun and educational activities like a picnic aand making an educational song)are fun, supportive, and really know what they are doing! I'm in my last year and I have no regrets! Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, December 2, 2010

Open Quote It's an amazing school! There is such wonderful teachers and students! The teachers aren't mean and let the students be creative. On Team 7B (otherwise called TEAM RAINBOW UNICORNS!!!) All of the teachers are nice and amazing. They are all so wonderful!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 603 290 7 15 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1989 595 293 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1990 643 285 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 944
1991 286 188 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 626 375 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1024
1993 709 419 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1158
1994 646 392 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
1995 677 465 11 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1180
1996 677 465 11 25 2 n/a n/a 0 1180
1997 679 506 12 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1219
1998 678 480 12 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1208
1999 682 552 17 30 3 n/a n/a 0 1284
2000 792 543 22 52 1 n/a n/a 0 1410
2001 193 248 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 326 439 19 35 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2003 326 439 19 35 1 n/a n/a 0 820
2004 306 550 17 35 1 n/a n/a 0 909
2005 250 495 18 35 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2006 172 365 21 38 1 n/a n/a 0 597
2007 144 343 17 38 1 n/a n/a 21 564
2008 150 328 19 35 0 n/a n/a 25 557
2009 322 159 25 28 2 n/a n/a 17 553
2010 443 143 36 27 1 n/a n/a 18 668
2011 493 134 42 30 3 0 18 0 720
2012 511 120 44 30 2 1 24 0 732
2013 475 115 53 41 3 2 26 0 715
2014 474 121 70 42 3 1 34 0 745
2015 453 133 85 52 4 0 36 0 763
2016 441 133 84 54 1 1 38 0 752
2017 446 142 81 58 3 2 39 0 771
2018 439 123 90 64 1 2 38 0 757
2019 438 111 93 70 2 1 47 0 762
2020 481 119 104 84 2 1 70 0 861
2021 479 114 117 78 2 1 85 0 876
2022 444 114 140 74 7 3 76 0 858
2023 403 97 182 64 4 5 63 0 818

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 Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 916 48.0 19.0 30.5
1989 905 44.0 20.5 33.1
1990 944 47.0 20.0 29.8
1991 484 28.0 17.2 40.3
1992 1024 45.0 22.7 29
1993 1158 48.0 24.1 29.2
1994 1063 55.0 19.3 20.7
1995 1180 57.0 20.7 34.9
1996 1180 57.0 20.7 34.9
1997 1219 57.0 21.4 31.2
1998 1208 60.0 20.1 21.6
1999 1284 61.0 21.0 41
2000 1410 67.0 21.0 39.4
2001 471 27.0 17.4 59.9
2002 820 38.0 21.6 53.3
2003 820 38.0 21.6 53.3
2004 909 41.0 22.2 57.1
2005 798 41.0 19.5 62.2
2006 597 35.0 17.1 61.5
2007 564 34.0 16.6 62.2
2008 557 35.0 15.9 57.7
2009 553 32.1 17.8 27.1
2010 668 33.0 20.2 18.6
2011 720 38.0 18.9 17.8
2012 732 36.0 20.3 16.1
2013 715 36.0 19.8 14.4
2014 745 38.0 19.6 18.5
2015 763 36.0 21.1 20.6
2016 752 36.0 20.8 19.9
2017 771 37.0 20.8 19.6
2018 757 36.0 21.0 19.3
2019 762 31.0 24.5 17.6
2020 861 37.0 23.2 18.2
2021 876 37.0 23.6 16.4
2022 858 39.0 22.0 16.8
2023 818 39.0 20.9 18.3

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 Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 916 48.0 19.0 30.5
1989 905 44.0 20.5 33.1
1990 944 47.0 20.0 29.8
1991 484 28.0 17.2 40.3
1992 1024 45.0 22.7 29
1993 1158 48.0 24.1 29.2
1994 1063 55.0 19.3 20.7
1995 1180 57.0 20.7 34.9
1996 1180 57.0 20.7 34.9
1997 1219 57.0 21.4 31.2
1998 1208 60.0 20.1 21.6
1999 1284 61.0 21.0 41
2000 1410 67.0 21.0 39.4
2001 471 27.0 17.4 59.9
2002 820 38.0 21.6 53.3
2003 820 38.0 21.6 53.3
2004 909 41.0 22.2 57.1
2005 798 41.0 19.5 62.2
2006 597 35.0 17.1 61.5
2007 564 34.0 16.6 62.2
2008 557 35.0 15.9 57.7
2009 553 32.1 17.8 27.1
2010 668 33.0 20.2 18.6
2011 720 38.0 18.9 17.8
2012 732 36.0 20.3 16.1
2013 715 36.0 19.8 14.4
2014 745 38.0 19.6 18.5
2015 763 36.0 21.1 20.6
2016 752 36.0 20.8 19.9
2017 771 37.0 20.8 19.6
2018 757 36.0 21.0 19.3
2019 762 31.0 24.5 17.6
2020 861 37.0 23.2 18.2
2021 876 37.0 23.6 16.4
2022 858 39.0 22.0 16.8
2023 818 39.0 20.9 18.3

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 Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $292 (4.4%) $6,296 (95.6%) $6,588
2019 $52 (0.9%) $5,971 (99.1%) $6,023
2020 $37 (0.6%) $5,657 (99.4%) $5,694
2021 $307 (5.0%) $5,859 (95.0%) $6,166
2022 $1,122 (15.6%) $6,075 (84.4%) $7,197
2023 $1,090 (13.4%) $7,018 (86.6%) $8,107

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 61st of 1177 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)8382
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4743
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)9189
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5141
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)8684
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4442
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)8783
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)4741
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)8878
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4942
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)8849
 39%
   8th Grade Science (Duval)4035
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)9790
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Duval)6963
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)9183
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)6055
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Duval)6353
 10%
   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 Students762818
 7.3%
African American11197
 12.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian93182
 95.7%
Hispanic7064
 8.6%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White438403
 8%
Two or More Races4763
 34%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%18.3%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S

In the 2022-23 school year, 818 students attended Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S.

Students at Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S are 49% White, 22% Asian, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Yes. Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S ranks in the top 5.4% of Florida middle schools.


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