565 Harrison Ave
Orange Park, FL 32065

Orange Park Junior High has serious and ongoing issues with student safety, discipline, and teaching quality. Fights happen almost daily, and even when students are disciplined, they often return within a day or two. Bullying is rampant, and defending yourself can lead to even more conflict. Drugs, smoking, and explicit inappropriate materials are found in bathrooms, creating an unsafe environment. Teachers often seem disengaged, many have quit over the years, and disruptions are common even during important tests like the FAST. The cafeteria is poorly managed, with students excluding others from seating, and when fights break out, hallways erupt into chaotic, dangerous scenes that put bystanders at risk. In its current state, this school cannot be recommended.

Ridgeview Elementary is pure sunshine! Teachers and staff are so very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. RVE has many family events for families to be involved with. My two sons love this school and I feel based on their grades and state test scores have been well prepared year after year by the fabulous teachers at this school. Both of my sons have 504s and I have never had an issue meeting with their teachers or admin or RVE making 504 accomodations for my sons based on their individual needs. Truly a wonderful school where people care about my children. I can't ask for more than that.

Its rundown and the teachers are horrible.