School Overview
Mt. Herman ESE Center, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to serve students with exceptionalities, focusing on providing individualized instruction and support services tailored to the unique developmental, cognitive, and social-emotional needs of its student population. By offering a specialized environment, the center aims to foster academic growth and independence for students who require more intensive intervention than typically provided in a traditional classroom setting.

The school’s curriculum and services are centered on the principles of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), emphasizing small class sizes, individualized education programs (IEPs), and a multidisciplinary approach to learning. The staff at Mt. Herman works collaboratively with families and specialists to create a structured and supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both functional life skills and academic milestones. As part of the broader Duval County system, the center plays a critical role in ensuring that students with diverse learning requirements have access to the resources and personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential.
110
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic8
Black64
Asian5
Two or More6
  • Black
    64 (58.2 %)
  • White
    27 (24.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (5.5 %)
  • Asian
    5 (4.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DUVAL
Phone: (904)630-6740
Website: http://www.duvalschools.org/mhesc
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Kindergarten 5
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 4
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten4
Kindergarten5
Grade 13
Grade 25
Grade 33
Grade 47
Grade 59
Grade 68
Grade 78
Grade 84
Grade 912
Grade 107
Grade 1113
Grade 1222
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MT. HERMAN ESE CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female4036.4%
Male7063.6%
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