Statewide school district grades have been released for the 2023-24 academic year and once again, St. Johns County Schools finished at or near the top.
Across the Sunshine State, schools continued to demonstrate improvement, with 64% of Florida’s schools earning either an A or a B, up from 57% last year. Meanwhile, only 4% earned a D or F, down from 6% in 2023.
“This year’s school grades reflect Florida’s steadfast commitment to excellence in education,” said Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. “Under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ leadership, we have continued to raise the bar for providing students with a quality education that suits their individual needs, and these school grades are proof positive that our approach is working.”
St. Johns County Schools finished second in the state according to a point system reported by the state Department of Education, just behind the Lafayette County School District. St. Johns County Schools received a grade of A, as it has every year going back at least to 2010.
Within the district, the following elementary schools earned an A: Ketterlinus, R.B. Hunt, James A. Webster, Julington Creek, W. Douglas Hartley, Osceola, Ponte Vedra Palm Valley — Rawlings, Otis A. Mason, Cunningham Creek, Ocean Palms, Durbin Creek, Timberlin Creek, Wards Creek, Hickory Creek, Palencia and Picolata Crossing.
The following middle schools earned an A: Sebastian, Alice B. Landrum, Switzerland Point, Pacetti Bay and Fruit Cove.
The following K-8 schools earned an A: Mill Creek Academy, Patriot Oaks Academy, Liberty Pines Academy, Valley Ridge Academy, Freedom Crossing Academy, Palm Valley Academy and Pine Island Academy.
The following high schools earned an A: Allen D. Nease, Beachside, Bartram Trail, Ponte Vedra, Creekside and Tocoi Creek.
The remainder received either a B or C. No St. Johns County schools received an F, though one did receive a D, St. Augustine Public Montessori School.
Concerning the various assessments, PV/PV — Rawlings earned the highest score for grade 3 English language arts achievement in St. Johns County public schools. Among K-8 schools, Palm Valley Academy earned the highest score.
For mathematics achievement, PV/PV — Rawlings had the highest score among elementary schools, and Landrum among middle schools. Ponte Vedra had the highest score among high schools. Among K-8 schools, Palm Valley Academy had the highest score.
For science achievement, PV/PV — Rawlings earned the highest score for elementary schools, and Fruit Cove earned the highest score among middle schools. Creekside had the highest score among high schools. Among K-8 schools, Pine Island Academy had the highest score.
For social studies achievement, Fruit Cove earned the highest score among middle schools, and Nease earned the highest score among high schools. Among K-8 schools, Patriot Oaks Academy and Freedom Crossing Academy tied for the highest score.
St. Johns County Schools finished first in English Language Arts achievement for grades 3-10; math achievement for grades 3, 4, 8 and the algebra I end-of-course; science achievement for grade 5, biology end-of-course; the civics end-of-course; and U.S. history end-of-course (tie).
Graduation rates for 2023-34 are not yet available, but the rates for 2022-23 were as follows:
