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About this school
Mattie Rutherford Alternative Education Center is
an urban public school
in Jacksonville, Florida that is part of Duval County Public Schools.
It serves 135 students
in grades 4 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.5:1.
Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Mattie Rutherford Alternative Education Center Demographics
85%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
82%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Mattie Rutherford Alternative Education Center Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Mattie Rutherford Alternative Education Center
$6,702
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
9
teachers
funded
78
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
Mattie Rutherford Alternative Education Center has received support from
59 individuals from Florida and
19 individuals out-of-state.
