WAVERLY ACADEMY is a small middle in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 66 students. The district invests $11,541 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.
Student Body & Demographics at WAVERLY ACADEMY
Academic Outcomes at WAVERLY ACADEMY
Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.
School Resources & Funding
- Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
- Below-average funding — $11,541/student, 20% less than the national average
Best suited for families in JACKSONVILLE seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.
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About this school and the data on this page
All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.