Serving 177 students in grades 6-12, Alden Road Excep. Student Center ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alden Road Excep. Student Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alden Road Excep. Student Center's student population of 177 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day.
School Rankings
Alden Road Excep. Student Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alden Road Excep. Student Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3558 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
15%
38%
Black
31%
21%
White
39%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alden Road Excep. Student Center's ranking?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center is ranked #3558 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alden Road Excep. Student Center?
The graduation rate of Alden Road Excep. Student Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Alden Road Excep. Student Center?
177 students attend Alden Road Excep. Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Alden Road Excep. Student Center students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alden Road Excep. Student Center?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alden Road Excep. Student Center offer ?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alden Road Excep. Student Center part of?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Alden Road Excep. Student Center located?
Alden Road Excep. Student Center is located in the Sandalwood neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Sandalwood.
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