DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – Duval County Public Colleges has achieved its first-ever “A” grade from the state, marking what district leaders are calling a “transformative 12 months of educational achievement” with 99% of its colleges now rated A, B, or C, in keeping with state information.
The district’s whole rating reached 763 factors, the best on file, as colleges throughout the county confirmed important enchancment, with some leaping two letter grades or extra.
Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier attributed the success to the collective efforts of tutorial employees, principals, faculty board and district leaders, and group companions, working underneath the mantra, “Duval Delivers.”
“These outcomes aren’t only a reflection of take a look at scores — they’re a mirrored image of imaginative and prescient, management, and relentless effort on the faculty degree,” Bernier mentioned. “Duval Delivers as a result of our colleges delivered.”
Key enhancements highlighted by the district for the previous 12 months embody:
- The primary-ever district-wide “A” grade in Duval’s historical past.
- A rise in A, B, and C rated colleges from 91% to 99%.
- An increase in “A” and “B” colleges leaping from 46% to 65%.
- A drop in D and F colleges from 12 final 12 months (11 D’s and 1 F) to simply two D’s and no F’s this 12 months. Annie R. Morgan Elementary, which obtained an “F” final faculty 12 months, improved to a “C.”
- Commencement charges for conventional public colleges have climbed 86.5% in 2014-15 to 95.3% presently, reflecting long-term progress.
Amongst particular person faculty successes:
- 45 colleges elevated their letter grade by a number of, whereas 10 colleges improved by two full letter grades, together with Andrew Jackson Excessive (C to A), Jean Ribault Excessive (C to A), and Annie R. Morgan Elementary (F to C).
- Andrew Jackson Excessive and John E. Ford earned their first-ever “A” scores, whereas Ed White Excessive College achieved its first “B”.
The district credit a number of initiatives for driving this enchancment:
- The Principal Institute, a management improvement program, fostered a “results-driven mindset.”
- Partnerships with Flip Round Options and MGT Consulting Group supplied focused methods for struggling campuses, serving to colleges like Matthew Gilbert and Woodland Acres enhance.
- Management realignments, positioned efficient leaders in high-needs colleges.
“Management drives tradition. Tradition drives habits. Habits drives outcomes,” Bernier mentioned. “We embedded that at each degree of the group. And now we’re seeing what occurs when management and tradition align.”
To take care of momentum, Duval County Public Colleges plans a year-long communications marketing campaign titled “Duval Delivers,” which can function faculty success tales and tutorial greatest practices all through the 2025-2026 faculty 12 months.
“Excellence isn’t a one-time headline,” Bernier mentioned. “It’s a gradual, relentless rhythm of progress. That’s what this success is all about. That’s how Duval Delivers. We are going to proceed robust collaboration, cut back absenteeism, and stick with Plan A. We’re excited to proceed this progress into the brand new faculty 12 months.”
The Republican Social gathering of Duval County credited the district’s faculty board for the achievement, publicly acknowledging the district’s historic beneficial properties.
Nice work by our faculty board! https://t.co/jqX5iljhFo
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— Republican Social gathering of Duval County (@DuvalGOP) July 8, 2025
