A+
Excellent
95/100

Ruth N. Upson Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1090 DANCY ST, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in Florida
Growth
A
Students gain 1.12 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
332
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%83/1001.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.12 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 84th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +37 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+18 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency72% (+26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%82%reading +15 pts, math +15 pts88th percentile (list)
Black45%55%reading +10 pts, math +22 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income62%67%reading +19 pts, math +25 pts91st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1090 DANCY ST
City Jacksonville
ZIP Code 32205
District 1200480
NCES School ID 120048000639
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32205

Understanding the community around Ruth N. Upson Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,758
Per Capita Income $42,369
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $243,200
Median Rent $1,097
Owner-Occupied 54.2%
Renter-Occupied 45.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ruth N. Upson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 43.1%
Black 38.6%
Two or More Races 9.3%
Hispanic/Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 332
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ruth N. Upson Elementary School?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School has 332 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Ruth N. Upson Elementary School serve?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ruth N. Upson Elementary School receive per student?
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School receives $11,534 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ruth N. Upson Elementary School in 32205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$256,547
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,575
1-Year Change
-1.0%
% Renters
45.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026