School Overview
Mt. Herman ESE Center, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to serve students with exceptionalities, focusing on providing individualized instruction and support services tailored to the unique developmental, cognitive, and social-emotional needs of its student population. By offering a specialized environment, the center aims to foster academic growth and independence for students who require more intensive intervention than typically provided in a traditional classroom setting.

The school’s curriculum and services are centered on the principles of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), emphasizing small class sizes, individualized education programs (IEPs), and a multidisciplinary approach to learning. The staff at Mt. Herman works collaboratively with families and specialists to create a structured and supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both functional life skills and academic milestones. As part of the broader Duval County system, the center plays a critical role in ensuring that students with diverse learning requirements have access to the resources and personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential.
132
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White32
Hispanic16
Black71
Asian7
Two or More6
  • Black
    71 (53.8%)
  • White
    32 (24.2%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (12.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DUVAL
Phone: (904)630-6740
Website: http://www.duvalschools.org/mhesc
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 8
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 9
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten8
Kindergarten5
Grade 19
Grade 28
Grade 35
Grade 48
Grade 57
Grade 613
Grade 79
Grade 89
Grade 95
Grade 106
Grade 117
Grade 1233
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5642.4%
Male7657.6%
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