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Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center

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  • 1514 Hubbard St
  • Jacksonville, FL 32206
  • (904) 630-6782
Alternative Education | Grades 4-8 | Duval
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About Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center

  • Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center is located in Jacksonville, FL and is one of 177 schools in Duval. It is a school that serves 126 students in grades 4-8.

    Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

    Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center did not make AYP in 2009. 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 Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center's test results to learn more about school performance.

    In 2006, Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center's students and teachers.

Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Education Center Student Diversity

  • Students by Ethnicity (2007)
  • Black 71 %
  • White 20 %
  • Hispanic 6 %
  • Multiracial 2 %
  • Asian 2 %
  • Students by Gender (2007)
  •   Male 71%
  •   Female 29%
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by a  Teacher  Anonymous
I know that it's a great school for any student or parent wanting a fair opportunity at learning academically and behaviorally.
 
MVR does not offer athletic activities.
Nov 20, 2009
 

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