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just the facts
a few facts and figures about duval county public schools
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Demographics: |
Duval County Public Schools
has 161 schools which are divided into
four clusters: two elementary clusters, one middle
school cluster and one high school
cluster. The county covers approximately 841-square miles and is populated by nearly 800,000 residents. |
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Total
students:
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123,200* |
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Student
ethnicity:
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White (43.6%), Black (42.7%), Hispanic (6.2%), Asian (3.6%), and Other
(4.0%)
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Total
cost per student per year:
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$8,414***
Citizen's Guide
to the Duval County Public Schools 2008/2009 Adopted Budget |
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Graduation
rate:
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65.9%*** |
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Dropout
rate:
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3.3% *** |
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% of seniors planning to attend college**:
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37.8% plan to attend full-time
58.8% plan to attend part-time |
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Tests/Examinations:
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Scholastic Assessment Test, American College Test,
and the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test.
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| ACT
Scores:
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Duval County's average is 19.5, compared to the state's
average of 20.3 |
| SAT
Scores:
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Math: Duval 492, Florida 496
Critical Reading: Duval 498, Florida 496 |
| Curriculum:
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Duval County Public Schools implements a standards-based reform model for
improving instruction and student achievement in all schools. The focus has been
to provide instruction based on a rigorous curriculum with high expectations for
student work and mastery of standards. Instruction is provided through Readers
Workshop, Writers Workshop, and Mathematics Workshop and engages students in
their learning. The Academic Programs site provides additional information
regarding the Sunshine State Standards, New Standards Performance Standards,
curriculum, and performance assessment. |
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employees:
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14,520 (8,715 teachers).
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*The total number of
students fluctuates throughout the year due to transfers in and out of the
school system.
***Figures are based upon 2007-2008 school year.
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