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Landmark Middle School

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Landmark Middle School ranks 823 rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

823^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 32% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Landmark Middle School in Jacksonville, FL, serves 876 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Duval district, where about 41% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Landmark presents a fascinating "two-speed" academic profile. Its advanced students achieve exceptional results, with near-perfect proficiency rates in End-of-Course (EOC) exams: 95% in Algebra 1, 100% in Geometry, and 99% in Biology. These scores rival or exceed top-tier schools like Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S and Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School. However, the general student body struggles, with standard grade-level FAST assessment scores often falling below state averages—for example, 6th-grade ELA proficiency is 52% (vs. 62% state) and 7th-grade Math is 41% (vs. 53% state). This contrast is especially stark when compared to nearby Kernan Middle School, which has a similar socioeconomic profile but outperforms Landmark in most standard subjects, suggesting Landmark’s advanced program is highly selective while its core instruction faces challenges.

A major concern is chronic absenteeism, which has climbed to 45.8%—far above the state average of 31.4% and a key driver of the school’s overall struggles. Additionally, Civics (63% proficiency) and 8th Grade Science (39%) are notable weak spots, even compared to the school’s own mixed results. Despite spending $11,501 per student—higher than many peers like Twin Lakes Academy Middle School ($10,390)—these resources haven’t translated into broad academic gains. For parents, Landmark offers a standout program for advanced learners but requires careful attention to attendance and support for students in standard classes.

876

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,501

Per pupil spending ?

40.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 Kernan Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32225

(904) 221-7125

District: Duval

Students who attend Landmark Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sandalwood High School

Feeder schools for Landmark Middle School:

Elementary:	Abess Park Elementary School
	Don Brewer Elementary School
	Lone Star Elementary School
	Merrill Road Elementary School
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	Sabal Palm Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

36.0%

White:

34.7%

Hispanic:

15.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2016

!Civics scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg56%

Florida avg62%

823^rd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 25 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	36.9	823 of 1216	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.3	699 of 1205	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.5	788 of 1196	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.8	804 of 1177	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.4	750 of 1148	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.9	622 of 1136	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.5	581 of 1099	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.5	624 of 1035	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.1	634 of 1031	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.4	424 of 997	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.0	427 of 999	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.6	412 of 956	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.3	399 of 897	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	49.9	484 of 891	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.8	463 of 839	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	49.3	432 of 780	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.7	383 of 740	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.6	299 of 736	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.5	250 of 675	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.9	225 of 602	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.2	246 of 593	58.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 199%+25 vs state

Algebra 195%+32 vs state

Civics63%-14 vs state

English Language Arts54%-8 vs state

Math51%-8 vs state

Science39%-13 vs state

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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
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
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
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
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S	Public, Magnet	6-8	1819 Thacker Ave	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5650	895	39	22.9	14.4%	407 (45.5%)	103 (11.5%)	96 (10.7%)	234 (26.1%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.4%)	92.4	41^st of 1216 public middle schools	96.6%		89.1	89^th of 1205 public middle schools	92.6%	48	88.0	90.0	89.0	93.0		87.0	82.0	91.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$7,711	$212	$7,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Landmark Middle School

What district is Landmark Middle School in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Landmark Middle School?

Students at Landmark Middle School are 36% African American, 35% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Landmark Middle School a good school?

Landmark Middle School ranks 823^rd of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Landmark Middle School attend?

Students who attend Landmark Middle School usually go on to attend Sandalwood High School

How many students attend Landmark Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 876 students attended Landmark Middle School.

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