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GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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900 Walnut St
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Clay County
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PH: (904) 284-6510
FAX: (904) 284-6525

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 35,041 students
  • 37 schools

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 FCAT Results

 
Scale: % scoring at or above grade level

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 78% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2007.

Math
 84% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2007.

Writing+
 61% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 61% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 73% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Science
 51% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 55% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 49% in 2007.

Science
 44% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Science was 38% in 2007.

Writing+
 46% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 50% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 45% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 41% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 70% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 36% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 34% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 34% in 2007.

Writing+
 54% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Writing+ was 53% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Science
 41% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The FCAT Writing+ results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for the entire writing test, including both the multiple choice and essay portions.
  • The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida.
  • The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest.
  • Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

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 FCAT NRT Results

 
Scale: National Percentile Rank (50 is the national average)


Grade 3
Reading Math

74
60
70
72


79
70
77
77

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 4
Reading Math

71
64
76
69


75
69
76
81

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 5
Reading Math

65
65
75
79


71
65
76
78

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 6
Reading Math

64
64
76
74


74
72
75
76

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 7
Reading Math

64
61
73
71


74
68
76
77

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 8
Reading Math

67
70
69
73


73
70
76
78

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 9
Reading Math

54
68
71
74


78
74
78
77

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007


Grade 10
Reading Math

48
63
72
62


69
60
74
68

 2004   2005   2006   2007   2004   2005   2006   2007 
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Florida used a norm-referenced test (NRT) section on the FCAT to assess students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math.
  • The FCAT NRT measures how well students in Florida scored in comparison to their peers across the country.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average on the test.

Testing in Florida: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Classes taught by out-of-field teachers5%7%
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1113
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Teachers with advanced degrees29%34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per teacher1516

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White76%47%
Black12%23%
Hispanic6%24%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
Multiracial2%3%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: 1FL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
2FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program125%45%
Students with disabilities (elementary)220%15%
Students with disabilities (middle)218%14%
Students with disabilities (high school)215%13%
Gifted students (elementary)24%4%
Gifted students (middle)25%7%
Gifted students (high school)2<1%4%
Limited English proficient (elementary)2<1%11%
Limited English proficient (middle)21%6%
Limited English proficient (high school)2<1%5%
Attendance and Completion
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students absent more than 21 days (elementary)5%7%
Students absent more than 21 days (middle)12%11%
Students absent more than 21 days (high school)19%16%
Stability rate (elementary)94%94%
Stability rate (middle)94%93%
Stability rate (high school)92%91%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2004-2005
 This DistrictState Average
Total operating costs per pupil$5,215$6,072

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