Oct. 21, 2022 – Strong academic performance has delivered a record payday for dozens of schools throughout Duval County Public Schools.
In total, 62 district schools — and eight Duval charter schools — qualified for the Florida Department of Education’s “School Recognition Program” which provides incentives to schools across the state to achieve top levels of academic success. Collectively, these schools will receive almost $9 million in awards.
“This is just one more piece of evidence that you can buy a house in Duval County and get a great education at our district schools,” said Dr. Diana Greene, superintendent of schools. “Classroom by classroom, the teaching and learning experience in our public schools is as good or better than it is in any other county or any other school option.”
Funding received from the School Recognition Program flows directly to the eligible schools. To be eligible, schools must receive a school grade of “A” or improve at least one letter grade from the previous year. The grades are based on many factors including student performance as measured by the Florida Standards Assessments (FSAs).
In addition to the 62 district schools earning awards in the program this year, the district has no failing traditional schools and no schools participating in the state’s turnaround schools program.
“As we exit the FSA era, it’s clear that Duval County Public Schools is moving in the right direction,” Greene said. “Our schools are ready to embrace the new Florida B.E.S.T standards and continue providing students with teaching and learning experiences that prepare them for success.”
School staff, in partnership with their school advisory council, determine how funds are used. Options allowed under state statute include:
- Bonuses to the faculty and staff;
- Educational equipment or materials to assist in maintaining and improving student performance; or
- Temporary personnel for the school to assist in maintaining and improving student performance.
The schools receiving awards are:
ABESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ALDEN ROAD EXCEP. STUDENT CENTER
ALIMACANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ANNIE R. MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ATLANTIC BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL
BARTRAM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
BROOKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHAFFEE TRAIL ELEMENTARY
CHARGER ACADEMY
CHET’S CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DARNELL COOKMAN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
DUNCAN U. FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL
DUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
DUVAL CHARTER AT BAYMEADOWS
DUVAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AT BAYMEADOWS
DUVAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT SOUTHSIDE
DUVAL RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY INTRACOASTAL
FISHWEIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEMENTARY
GREENLAND PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HENDRICKS AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL
J. ALLEN AXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JACKSONVILLE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPARTORY MIDDLE SCHOOL
JOHN STOCKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JULIA LANDON COLLEGE PREPARATORY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
LAVILLA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
LORETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LOUIS S. SHEFFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MAMIE AGNES JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MANDARIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER
MAYPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL
NEPTUNE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEW BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OAK HILL ACADEMY
OCEANWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PARKWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PAXON SCHOOL/ADVANCED STUDIES
PINE ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PINEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RAMONA BOULEVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
REYNOLDS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY AT MANDARIN
RIVER CITY SCIENCE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
RUFUS E. PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RUTH N UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RUTLEDGE H. PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SALLYE B. MATHIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL
SAN PABLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
SEABREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SMART POPE LIVINGSTON ELEMENTARY
SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SPRINGFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
STANTON COLLEGE PREPARATORY
SUSIE E. TOLBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TIMUCUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VENETIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WESTSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
WESTVIEW K-8
YOUNG MENS/WOMENS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT EUGENE J BUTLER
