- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Orange Park Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120030000333
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Park Junior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Orange Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Park Junior High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Park Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Orange Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Orange Park Junior High School grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 120030000333 · Orange Park, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 18.1:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Orange Park Junior High School grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orange Park Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 832
Orange Park Junior High School
832 students
What this shows Orange Park Junior High School reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Park Junior High School compares
Orange Park Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 82% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 33.4%
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Orange Park Junior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Park Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Park Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~832 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Park Junior High School
How many students attend Orange Park Junior High School?
Orange Park Junior High School has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orange Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Park Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Park Junior High School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Park Junior High School?
94.5% of students at Orange Park Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Park Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Orange Park Junior High School is White at 33.4% of enrollment, in Orange Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Park Junior High School?
Orange Park Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orange Park Junior High School rank among middle schools in Orange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Park Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Orange Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Orange Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Orange Park Junior High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.