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Mayport Coastal Science Middle School

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Mayport Coastal Science Middle School ranks 501 st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

501^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Mayport Coastal Science Middle School in Atlantic Beach, FL, serves 821 students in grades 6-8 and is a mid-sized public school within the Duval County School District. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, with near-perfect proficiency rates in high school-level End-of-Course (EOC) exams: 100% in Geometry, 99% in Biology 1, and 94% in Algebra 1. These scores are dramatically higher than district and state averages, placing Mayport in a league of its own for preparing top students for high school material. The school's "Coastal Science" brand is genuine, as evidenced by its strong science curriculum, with 8th-grade science proficiency 17 points above the district average. However, this strength creates a "tale of two curricula," where standard grade-level math performance lags significantly—particularly in 7th grade, where proficiency dropped to just 24% in 2025-2026, far below the state average of 53%.

Compared to nearby schools, Mayport is a high-performing outlier within Duval County. It has a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families (22.66% free/reduced lunch), which contrasts sharply with peers like Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School (78.56%) and Arlington Middle School (63.01%). Its closest neighbor, Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School, has a similar demographic profile (25.38% low-income) but does not match Mayport's advanced coursework results. While Mayport earns a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger (top 40-67th percentile statewide), it is not in the same league as the nearby Alice B. Landrum Middle School in the St. Johns County district, which achieves 80-90% proficiency across all subjects. Mayport's spending per student ($9,814) is the lowest among its Duval County peers, suggesting efficient resource use, but also raising questions about whether increased investment could address its math deficiencies.

Chronic absenteeism is a growing concern at Mayport, with a rate of 34.3% in 2023-2024—higher than the state average of 31.4% and up sharply from 10.3% pre-pandemic. This trend may contribute to the school's struggles in standard FAST Math assessments, particularly the "7th grade math cliff" where proficiency drops dramatically from 6th to 7th grade. For parents, Mayport is an excellent choice for a motivated, high-achieving student who thrives in advanced science and math coursework. However, families with a child performing at or below grade level in math should investigate the school's support systems, as the standard curriculum may not provide the same level of attention. Overall, Mayport is a beacon within Duval County, but it is not a regional powerhouse like its St. Johns County counterparts.

821

Students ?

21.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,814

Per pupil spending ?

22.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2600 Mayport Rd
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

(904) 247-5977

District: Duval

Students who attend Mayport Coastal Science Middle School usually attend:

High:

Duncan U. Fletcher High School

Feeder schools for Mayport Coastal Science Middle School:

Elementary:	Anchor Academy
	Atlantic Beach Elementary School
	Mayport Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

African American:

19.5%

Hispanic:

13.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 67th percentile in 2024 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Duval

✓Above the Florida median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 67th-percentile peak (2024) to 59th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

501^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 27Middle Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval 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
2026	57.5	501 of 1216	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.8	466 of 1205	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.0	398 of 1196	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.4	406 of 1177	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.0	384 of 1148	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.8	454 of 1136	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.8	459 of 1099	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.8	580 of 1035	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.5	638 of 1031	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	52.8	458 of 997	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.0	468 of 999	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.6	347 of 956	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.8	375 of 897	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	37.8	598 of 891	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.9	554 of 839	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.9	525 of 780	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.7	468 of 740	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.3	414 of 736	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	51.1	346 of 675	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	59.8	253 of 602	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	41.1	374 of 593	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 199%+25 vs state

Algebra 194%+31 vs state

Civics83%+6 vs state

English Language Arts65%+4 vs state

Science60%+8 vs state

Math59%~ state avg

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by a student
Sunday, June 1, 2014

I used to go to this school, best school, great people, great teachers! :3 I moved , but i still miss this amazing place! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
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%)	57.5	501^st of 1216 public middle schools	58.8%		59.8	466^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.3%	35	59.0	66.0	71.0	44.0	24.0	73.0	60.0	94.0	100.0	99.0	83.0	$9,814	$1,645	$8,168
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%)	61.3	448^th of 1216 public middle schools	63.2%		59.5	470^th of 1205 public middle schools	61.0%	22	67.0	65.0	64.0	46.0	62.0	74.0	63.0	96.0	100.0	96.0	82.0	$9,461	$1,438	$8,023
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%)	36.9	823^rd of 1216 public middle schools	32.3%		43.3	699^th of 1205 public middle schools	42.0%	124	52.0	51.0	57.0	46.0	41.0	63.0	39.0	95.0	100.0	99.0	63.0	$11,501	$1,207	$10,293
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%)	43.2	728^th of 1216 public middle schools	40.1%		39	760^th of 1205 public middle schools	36.9%	32	61.0	57.0	51.0	63.0	30.0	51.0	49.0	82.0	93.0	100.0	73.0	$11,394	$961	$10,433
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%)	10.5	1115^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.3%		9.3	1117^th of 1205 public middle schools	7.3%	2	24.0	26.0	29.0	37.0	18.0	46.0	17.0	89.0		95.0	46.0	$11,263	$1,549	$9,714
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%)	37.8	811^th of 1216 public middle schools	33.3%		26.5	926^th of 1205 public middle schools	23.2%	115	48.0	52.0	57.0	46.0	56.0	46.0	49.0	77.0		68.0	50.0	$11,370	$1,160	$10,210
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%)	21.4	1021^st of 1216 public middle schools	16.0%		17.8	1037^th of 1205 public middle schools	13.9%	16	46.0	41.0	46.0	40.0	32.0	29.0	39.0	74.0	98.0	98.0	62.0	$10,390	$1,975	$8,415
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%)	9.9	1120^th of 1216 public middle schools	7.9%		8	1127^th of 1205 public middle schools	6.5%	7	31.0	33.0	32.0	26.0	32.0	34.0	14.0	99.0		84.0	44.0	$9,266	$1,122	$8,144
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1424 Franklin St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6700	555	25	22.2	78.6%	29 (5.2%)	448 (80.7%)	56 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.2%)	9.6	1121^st of 1216 public middle schools	7.8%		12.2	1092^nd of 1205 public middle schools	9.4%	29	27.0	27.0	32.0	11.0	28.0	38.0	26.0	89.0			51.0	$12,070	$2,159	$9,911
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%)	91.4	56^th of 1216 public middle schools	95.4%		92	54^th of 1205 public middle schools	95.5%	2	90.0	88.0	85.0	86.0	78.0	92.0	83.0	99.0	100.0		95.0	$8,560	$296	$8,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Mayport Coastal Science Middle School

What high school do graduates of Mayport Coastal Science Middle School attend?

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

Is Mayport Coastal Science Middle School a good school?

Mayport Coastal Science Middle School ranks 501^st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mayport Coastal Science Middle School?

Students at Mayport Coastal Science Middle School are 55% White, 19% African American, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Mayport Coastal Science Middle School in?

Duval

How many students attend Mayport Coastal Science Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 821 students attended Mayport Coastal Science Middle School.

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