Serving 975 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Duval Charter School At Westside ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 975 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duval Charter School At Westside's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
31 teachers
School Rankings
Duval Charter School At Westside ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duval Charter School At Westside is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3236 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duval Charter School At Westside's ranking?
Duval Charter School At Westside is ranked #3236 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Duval Charter School At Westside often compared to?
Duval Charter School At Westsideis often viewed alongside schools like Westview K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Duval Charter School At Westside?
975 students attend Duval Charter School At Westside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Duval Charter School At Westside students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Duval Charter School At Westside offer ?
Duval Charter School At Westside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Duval Charter School At Westside part of?
Duval Charter School At Westside is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Duval Charter School At Westside located?
Duval Charter School At Westside is located in the Jacksonville Heights South neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Labor Day Holiday School Closed
September 01, 2025 (Monday)
Veterans Day Holiday School Closed
November 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
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