James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jacksonville, Florida 32254 · Duval
#41 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#1251 of 15,369 nationally
About James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is a public middle school located in Jacksonville, in the Duval school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 980 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 41st of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 980.
There are 170 schools in Jacksonville; James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School ranks 8th of 164 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)89%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Annie R. Morgan Elementary School
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Reynolds Lane Elementary School
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Kipp Jacksonville K-12
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Pinedale Elementary School
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482 students · 2.2 km away
George Washington Carver Elementary
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297 students · 3.2 km away
Teen Parent Service Center
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0 students · 3.2 km away
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
405 students · 3.4 km away
R. V. Daniels Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
121 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School a good school?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 81.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #41 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School rank in Florida?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School ranks #41 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #1251 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School had 980 students in 2025.
Is James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.