JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL

3276 NORMAN E THAGARD BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254

www.duvalschools.org/jwjohnson

980 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is a highly regarded magnet institution located in Jacksonville, Florida, serving students within the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, specifically designed to prepare students for the demands of high school honors and Advanced Placement (AP) curricula. As a selective magnet program, it attracts students who demonstrate high academic potential, placing a strong emphasis on core subjects such as mathematics, science, and the humanities while fostering a culture of high achievement and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its academic focus, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience that includes a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports, allowing students to develop well-rounded interests. By promoting a disciplined and supportive atmosphere, James Weldon Johnson College Prep aims to develop critical thinkers and lifelong learners. The school remains a top choice for families in the Jacksonville area seeking a challenging middle school experience that bridges the gap between primary education and future collegiate success.

980

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	93
Black	400
Asian	132
Two or More	60
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
400 (40.8%)
White
290 (29.6%)
Asian
132 (13.5%)
Hispanic
93 (9.5%)
Two or More
60 (6.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)693-7600
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/jwjohnson
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 347

Grade 7 333

Grade 8 300

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	347
Grade 7	333
Grade 8	300

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES WELDON JOHNSON COLLEGE PREPARATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	465	47.4%
Male	515	52.6%

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