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Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts vs. Darnell Cookman Middle/high School

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School Overview

School
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Darnell Cookman Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 978 students in grades 6-12, Darnell Cookman Middle/high School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,053 students
978 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
26% | 74%
40% | 60%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#484 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#1292 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 30% in FL)
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
≥95%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School with the average graduation rate observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
238
Grade 7 Students
-
220
Grade 8 Students
-
189
Grade 9 Students
260
121
Grade 10 Students
266
85
Grade 11 Students
276
80
Grade 12 Students
251
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Darnell Cookman Middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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