A nationally rated Blue Ribbon School, James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School is a magnet school for gifted and talented children. Founded in 1991, JWJ is named in honor of Jacksonville native and former school principal James Weldon Johnson. JWJ was the first middle school in Duval County to offer an enrichment program with advanced classes designed to ensure high school and college success. The school’s core academic curriculum is enriched with rigorous courses that prepare students for advanced placement courses, early college entry programs and the ability to earn credits for high school subjects in algebra, geometry, biology, French, Spanish and Chinese.
JWJ’s 1,000 students rally around their Trojans in athletics with 10 different sports, including football, baseball, swimming, volleyball and soccer. Students can explore their creativity with programs in painting and sculpture, music, theater and dance. The school celebrates its diverse student body and interests with various clubs such as the Chinese Club, the Black History Club, the Bollywood Dance Club, the Closet Club and the Scholar Bowl/Quiz Bowl. Students may apply to JWJ through the Duval County School Choice Program.
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Tamara S Feagins
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
79%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.6%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
3%
State Average
22%
Science
8%
State Average
26%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
508:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Black
39%
White
31.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.3%
Hispanic
6.7%
Two or more races
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/16/2018
very good school, however could be more diverse. Very good extracurricular activities. It is not the right school for every child. I had a good experience
10/22/2017
During my years of attending this school, I have found the several friends that I've stuck with until now, 4 years after. James Weldon Johnson helped me create a new mindset and experience new beginnings that have made me grow into who I am today. The activities and fun memories are the most cherish able things I will always remember at my times at the school.
3/9/2015
I wouldn't have wanted to go anywhere else for middle school.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/29/2025
My daughter loved every minute of her time at JWJ. Thank you to all amazing teachers, staff & parents (PTA) for making her middle school years so enjoyable. Go Trojans!!
5/23/2024
We've had two kids at JWJ and have seen 3 principals in that time. Our first child had a new principal each year for the three years of middle school, plus covid home-schooling at the end of 6th and beginning of 7th grade. None of these disruptions had a lasting negative effect. The teachers are so...
4/20/2024
Our family gives JWJ an A+! Our daughter is currently an 8th grader and we are so happy with the education and overall experience. With regard to education, the classes are challenging but the teachers are dedicated to making sure the students learn the materials and they make themselves available f...
4/15/2024
Our family gives JWJ an A+! Our daughter is currently an 8th grader and we are so happy with the education and overall experience. With regard to education, the classes are challenging but the teachers are dedicated to making sure the students learn the materials and they make themselves available f...
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