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Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School

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Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks 470 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

470^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is a public middle school located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, serving 1,204 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in the state.

One of the standout features of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is its consistent academic excellence. The school consistently outperforms the Duval District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 98% proficiency in Algebra 1, 99% in Geometry, and 97% in Biology 1, compared to 57%, 57%, and 73% for the Duval District, respectively. The school's performance in English Language Arts and Math is also significantly higher than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 58% to 62% in ELA and 57% to 65% in Math.

However, the school does face some challenges, such as relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 44.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.46% to 32.89% over the past few years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools like Alfred I. Dupont Middle School and Mandarin Middle School. The school's spending per student has increased from $6,752 in the 2020-2021 school year to $8,502 in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average.

1,190

Students ?

22.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,461

Per pupil spending ?

25.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2000 3rd St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

(904) 247-5929

District: Duval

Students who attend Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School usually attend:

High:

Duncan U. Fletcher High School

Feeder schools for Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School:

Elementary:	Alimacani Elementary School
	San Pablo Elementary School
	Seabreeze Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

Hispanic:

21.8%

African American:

10.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2014 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (66% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Duval

✓Above the Florida median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2014

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg53%

Florida avg59%

470^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 26Middle Schools in the Duval

54^th of 67Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	470 of 1205	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.9	458 of 1196	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.9	471 of 1177	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.0	275 of 1148	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	78.6	208 of 1136	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	78.5	214 of 1099	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.9	246 of 1035	76.2%	★★★★☆
2017	75.1	237 of 1031	77.0%	★★★★☆
2016	74.2	238 of 997	76.1%	★★★★☆
2014	67.3	310 of 999	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	79.8	165 of 956	82.7%	★★★★☆
2012	67.8	284 of 897	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.2	227 of 891	74.5%	★★★★☆
2010	74.0	214 of 839	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	74.4	194 of 780	75.1%	★★★★☆
2008	74.5	175 of 740	76.4%	★★★★☆
2007	76.8	146 of 736	80.2%	★★★★☆
2006	73.4	168 of 675	75.1%	★★★★☆
2005	81.3	93 of 602	84.6%	★★★★☆
2004	76.4	121 of 593	79.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Geometry99%+44 vs state

Algebra 198%+38 vs state

Biology 197%+26 vs state

Civics71%~ state avg

English Language Arts60%+3 vs state

Math59%+3 vs state

Science56%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 3rd St N	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5929	1,190	52	22.8	25.4%	714 (60.0%)	120 (10.1%)	259 (21.8%)	29 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	60 (5.0%)	59.5	470^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.0%		58.9	458^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.7%	12	61.0	58.0	62.0	57.0	57.0	65.0	56.0	98.0	99.0	97.0	71.0	$9,461	$1,438	$8,023
Mayport Coastal Science Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2600 Mayport Rd	Atlantic Beach	32233	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5977	821	39	21.0	22.7%	449 (54.7%)	160 (19.5%)	114 (13.9%)	19 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	77 (9.4%)	59.8	466^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.3%		64	398^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.7%	68	57.0	59.0	66.0	56.0	60.0	69.0	54.0	92.0	100.0	98.0	84.0	$9,814	$1,645	$8,168
Kernan Middle School	Public	6-8	2271 Kernan Blvd S	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 220-1350	1,086	58	18.7	38.2%	403 (37.1%)	247 (22.7%)	265 (24.4%)	93 (8.6%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	70 (6.4%)	39	760^th of 1205 public middle schools	36.9%		38.9	732^nd of 1196 public middle schools	38.8%	28	51.0	46.0	46.0	61.0	31.0	53.0	43.0	79.0	95.0	98.0	74.0	$11,394	$961	$10,433
Landmark Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Kernan Blvd N	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 221-7125	876	52	16.8	40.9%	304 (34.7%)	315 (36.0%)	132 (15.1%)	52 (5.9%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.1%)	59 (6.7%)	43.3	699^th of 1205 public middle schools	42.0%		35.5	788^th of 1196 public middle schools	34.1%	89	46.0	57.0	50.0	53.0	53.0	64.0	35.0	95.0	100.0	100.0	80.0	$11,501	$1,207	$10,293
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School	Public	6-8	8050 Point Meadows Dr	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-0825	914	46	19.8	43.8%	223 (24.4%)	368 (40.3%)	226 (24.7%)	38 (4.2%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	50 (5.5%)	17.8	1037^th of 1205 public middle schools	13.9%		23.6	950^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.6%	87	33.0	31.0	39.0	35.0	37.0	25.0	30.0	70.0	97.0	96.0	58.0	$10,390	$1,975	$8,415
Alice B. Landrum Middle School	Public	6-8	230 Landrum Ln	Ponte Vedra Beach	32082	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8410	918	43	21.3	7.7%	718 (78.2%)	21 (2.3%)	75 (8.2%)	51 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.7%)	92	54^th of 1205 public middle schools	95.5%		93.9	39^th of 1196 public middle schools	96.7%	15	90.0	85.0	83.0	89.0	64.0	88.0	82.0	100.0	98.0		97.0	$8,560	$296	$8,265
Arlington Middle School	Public	6-8	8141 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1680	684	35	19.5	63.0%	129 (18.9%)	339 (49.6%)	155 (22.7%)	22 (3.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.7%)	9.3	1117^th of 1205 public middle schools	7.3%		11.1	1099^th of 1196 public middle schools	8.1%	18	17.0	24.0	18.0	23.0	22.0	37.0	18.0	85.0		94.0	44.0	$11,263	$1,549	$9,714
Southside Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2948 Knights Ln E	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5238	805	39	20.6	47.0%	132 (16.4%)	181 (22.5%)	410 (50.9%)	52 (6.5%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.6%)	8	1127^th of 1205 public middle schools	6.5%		9.3	1112^th of 1196 public middle schools	7.0%	15	23.0	19.0	24.0	22.0	30.0	24.0	13.0	96.0		84.0	39.0	$9,266	$1,122	$8,144
Fort Caroline Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3787 University Club Blvd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 745-4927	401	22	18.2	50.6%	74 (18.5%)	256 (63.8%)	39 (9.7%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.7%)	26.5	926^th of 1205 public middle schools	23.2%		24	940^th of 1196 public middle schools	21.4%	14	42.0	41.0	43.0	39.0	50.0	34.0	31.0	59.0		100.0	53.0	$11,370	$1,160	$10,210
Mandarin Middle School	Public	6-8	5100 Hood Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 292-0555	1,118	51	21.9	27.6%	576 (51.5%)	193 (17.3%)	238 (21.3%)	29 (2.6%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.5%)	49.8	597^th of 1205 public middle schools	50.5%		52.1	558^th of 1196 public middle schools	53.3%	39	59.0	56.0	55.0	59.0	32.0	57.0	52.0	91.0	85.0	98.0	81.0	$10,126	$1,530	$8,595

Frequently Asked Questions about Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School

What high school do graduates of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School attend?

Students who attend Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School usually go on to attend Duncan U. Fletcher High School

Is Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School a good school?

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks 470^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,190 students attended Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?

Students at Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School are 60% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School in?

Duval

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