Darnell Cookman Middle School
Darnell Cookman Middle School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-11 | Duval
Darnell Cookman Middle School is located in Jacksonville, FL and is one of 187 schools in Duval School District. It is a magnet school that serves 1070 students in grades 6-11.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Darnell Cookman Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Darnell Cookman Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Darnell Cookman Middle School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Darnell Cookman Middle School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Darnell Cookman Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Darnell Cookman Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Darnell Cookman Middle School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Darnell Cookman Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Herman Ese Center 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| John E. Ford Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Stanton College Preparatory 0.5 miles |  |
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| St Pius V Catholic School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Pathways Academy High School 0.9 miles |  |
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Darnell Cookman Middle School
Louis Miller: The school is poised to become one that will gain in national recognition. It has staffing that is more than adequate, in terms of scholastics, and the additional support staffs are exceptional. I am extremely pleased at seeing my son excel in today's climate of stress factors.
The cultural environment is well balanced at the school and the administrators at the school are very diligent in maintaining this balance. Other schools in the district could learn from processes taking place within this environment.
All issues of everyday school processes (i.e. behavioral, activity, safety, and overall wellbeing) are handled and/or managed very professionally and in a timely matter.
I would recommend the school and look forward to my son continuing. It is not every day that I make a comment like this, but this one is necessary.
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The cultural environment is well balanced at the school and the administrators at the school are very diligent in maintaining this balance. Other schools in the district could learn from processes taking place within this environment.
All issues of everyday school processes (i.e. behavioral, activity, safety, and overall wellbeing) are handled and/or managed very professionally and in a timely matter.
I would recommend the school and look forward to my son continuing. It is not every day that I make a comment like this, but this one is necessary.
Best regards
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Darnell Cookman Middle School
One of the best magned middle school in Jacksonville, FL. Teachers are very well experienced helping students to achieve higher goals. Very good decipline. Communication through email, phone is very easy with teachers, office staff as well as asst. principal. Need not to worry about neighbourhood as school itself has very good security.
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Darnell Cookman Middle School
Over all it seems like a good school. But its in a bad neighborhood,also doesn't seem like it has good safety.
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Darnell Cookman Middle School
This school is a great school.They have an awesome medical program.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1070
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Darnell Cookman Middle School had 31% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
45%
White
29%
Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
Hispanic
7%
Two or More Races
3%
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Duval District Spending
$8,594Per Pupil
The Duval spends $8,594 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Duval District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Darnell Cookman Middle School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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