Duval Charter School At Westside

Summary:

Duval Charter School At Westside is a public charter elementary and middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 957 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duval Charter School At Westside has a significantly higher percentage of African American (55.17%) and Hispanic (25.81%) students compared to nearby public schools, which range from 37.6% to 61.89% African American and have lower Hispanic enrollment. However, the charter school consistently underperforms the district and state in academic measures, with proficiency rates ranging from 23% to 47% in English Language Arts and 14% to 45% in Math, compared to district and state averages of 42% to 56% in ELA and 36% to 60% in Math. The school also has much higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.1% to 37.7%, versus 36.6% to 62.5% at nearby public schools like Cedar Hills Elementary School and Chimney Lakes Elementary School.

Additionally, Duval Charter School At Westside spends between $6,796 and $8,498 per student, which is lower than the $9,409 to $12,563 per student spent at nearby public schools. This funding disparity may be a factor in the school's underperformance, as it suggests the charter school may not have the same level of resources and educational quality as the traditional public schools in the area. Addressing these academic, attendance, and funding challenges should be a priority for the school and the Duval school district to ensure all students in the community have access to a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 9238 103rd St
       Jacksonville, FL  32210


(904) 421-0250

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
2177th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,235 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  30.8 Help
Number of students:  975

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.3%
Hispanic:
28.9%
White:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Duval Charter School At Westside ranks worse than 96.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 110th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Duval Charter School At Westside ranks worse than 75.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.45. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.3%), Hispanic (28.9%), White (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duval Charter School At Westside is $8,235. 116 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Duval Charter School At Westside was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Duval Charter School At Westside 908th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Duval Charter School At Westside 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 Duval Charter School At Westside

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 13.76 1890th 2087 9.4%
2017 15.65 1895th 2112 10.3%
2018 14.74 1898th 2118 10.4%
2019 15.63 1949th 2182 10.7%
2021 10.64 2108th 2247 6.2%
2022 9.89 2100th 2219 5.4%
2023 11.15 2118th 2240 5.4%
2024 8.65 2177th 2256 3.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Duval Charter School At Westside

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 22.60 790th 997 20.8%
2017 17.65 870th 1031 15.6%
2018 17.02 888th 1035 14.2%
2019 19.41 914th 1099 16.8%
2021 16.67 975th 1136 14.2%
2022 27.18 854th 1148 25.6%
2023 31.29 826th 1177 29.8%
2024 26.45 908th 1196 24.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Duval Charter School At Westside Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Open Quote DCSW has been a Blessing for my children. They receive one on one tutoring as needed. The curriculum is challenging without being overwhelming. All the teachers are professional but caring. The principal is amazing. She makes sure the school is well run and truly cares about the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Duval Charter School At Westside

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 240 324 8 61 0 0 19 0 652
2015 247 309 10 70 2 3 20 0 661
2016 231 445 15 126 3 4 37 0 861
2017 188 431 16 138 4 9 33 0 819
2018 171 462 11 151 4 7 39 0 845
2019 176 593 8 160 3 6 42 0 988
2020 151 597 9 185 3 8 39 0 992
2021 137 627 10 193 4 7 52 0 1030
2022 129 513 6 194 4 4 50 0 900
2023 122 528 9 247 1 3 47 0 957
2024 103 520 9 282 1 4 56 0 975

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 Duval Charter School At Westside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 652 36.0 18.1 47.1
2015 661 25.0 26.4 8.6
2016 861 28.0 30.7 17.1
2017 819 n/a n/a 75.1
2018 845 n/a n/a 67.8
2019 988 43.0 22.9 50.5
2020 992 2.0 496.0 56.5
2021 1030 31.0 33.2 72.3
2022 900 42.0 21.4 69.2
2023 957 31.0 30.8 76.2
2024 975 0.0 n/a 76.6

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 Duval Charter School At Westside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 652 36.0 18.1 47.1
2015 661 25.0 26.4 8.6
2016 861 28.0 30.7 17.1
2017 819 n/a n/a 75.1
2018 845 n/a n/a 67.8
2019 988 43.0 22.9 50.5
2020 992 2.0 496.0 56.5
2021 1030 31.0 33.2 72.3
2022 900 42.0 21.4 69.2
2023 957 31.0 30.8 76.2
2024 975 0.0 n/a 76.6

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 Duval Charter School At Westside

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $30 (0.5%) $5,863 (99.5%) $5,893
2019 $333 (5.5%) $5,719 (94.5%) $6,052
2020 $351 (5.3%) $6,278 (94.7%) $6,628
2021 $280 (4.1%) $6,516 (95.9%) $6,796
2022 $978 (11.5%) $7,520 (88.5%) $8,498
2023 $1,028 (12.5%) $7,207 (87.5%) $8,235

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Duval Charter School At Westside

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1949th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2118th of 2240 Elementary schools
 5.2%
Ranks 914th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 826th of 1177 Middle schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Westside)5128
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5147
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Westside)3720
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)6156
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Westside)3529
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5250
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Westside)4431
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)6458
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Westside)4628
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)5047
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Westside)299
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5750
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Duval Charter School At Westside)2512
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Duval)4948
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Westside)3342
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4743
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Westside)1419
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5141
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Westside)3135
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4442
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Westside)2639
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)4741
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval Charter School At Westside)3727
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4942
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval Charter School At Westside)3744
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)3228
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Duval Charter School At Westside)3624
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Duval)4035
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Duval Charter School At Westside)7050
 20%
   End of Course Civics (Duval)6963
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students988957
 3.1%
African American593528
 11%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic160247
 54.4%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White176122
 30.7%
Two or More Races4247
 11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%76.2%
 25.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 975 students attended Duval Charter School At Westside.

Students at Duval Charter School At Westside are 53% African American, 29% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% Two or more races.

Duval Charter School At Westside ranks in the bottom 3.5% of Florida elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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