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Alden Road Excep. Student Center

11780 Alden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
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Bottom 50%
Serving 175 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤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:

School Overview

Alden Road Excep. Student Center's student population of 175 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1972
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 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3558 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
52%
≤10%
52%
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
35%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
175 students attend Alden Road Excep. Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Alden Road Excep. Student Center students are White, 35% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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