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Fernandina Beach Middle School

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Fernandina Beach Middle School ranks 126 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

126^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 90% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Fernandina Beach Middle School is a highly performing public school in Fernandina Beach, FL, serving 721 students in grades 6-8 within the top-ranked Nassau County School District.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, especially when compared to nearby Oceanway School in the Duval County district. For example, in 8th-grade science, Fernandina Beach students achieved 80% proficiency versus just 24% at Oceanway, and in 6th-grade math, the gap was 85% to 28%. Against its in-district rival, Yulee Middle School, Fernandina Beach holds a slight edge in English Language Arts and Science, with a standout 90% proficiency in Civics. The school also excels at accelerating students into advanced math, with a remarkable 96% proficiency rate on the Algebra 1 End-of-Course exam, far exceeding state and district averages. This success likely explains a notable dip in standard 8th-grade math scores (57% proficiency), as top math students take the advanced exam instead.

Despite these strengths, chronic absenteeism has become a growing concern, rising to 32.7% in 2023-2024—more than triple the pre-pandemic rate of 9.7%. This paradox of high test scores alongside rising absenteeism is worth noting. Overall, Fernandina Beach Middle School has shown a consistent upward trajectory in state rankings, moving from the 79th to the 90th percentile over the last five years. With higher-than-average per-student spending ($10,821) and a lower poverty rate (35.2% free/reduced lunch), the school provides a resource-rich environment that supports strong academic outcomes, making it a top choice for families in the area.

721

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,821

Per pupil spending ?

35.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

(904) 321-5867

District: Nassau

Feeder schools for Fernandina Beach Middle School:

Elementary:	Emma Love Hardee Elementary
	Southside Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Hispanic:

14.3%

African American:

7.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 80th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Florida middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg82%

Florida avg62%

126^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Middle Schools in the Nassau

3^rd of 70Nassau 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	85.5	126 of 1216	89.6%	★★★★☆
2025	85.5	143 of 1205	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	82.9	162 of 1196	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	191 of 1177	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.1	245 of 1148	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	236 of 1136	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	78.3	217 of 1099	80.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.2	204 of 1035	80.3%	★★★★☆
2017	80.4	187 of 1031	81.9%	★★★★☆
2016	77.1	198 of 997	80.1%	★★★★☆
2014	75.1	223 of 999	77.7%	★★★★☆
2013	78.2	182 of 956	81.0%	★★★★☆
2012	82.6	129 of 897	85.6%	★★★★☆
2011	81.3	141 of 891	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	85.1	91 of 839	89.2%	★★★★☆
2009	82.3	113 of 780	85.5%	★★★★☆
2008	81.4	115 of 740	84.5%	★★★★☆
2007	75.0	169 of 736	77.0%	★★★★☆
2006	74.3	158 of 675	76.6%	★★★★☆
2005	78.5	112 of 602	81.4%	★★★★☆
2004	77.1	119 of 593	79.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 196%+33 vs state

Civics90%+13 vs state

Math83%+24 vs state

Science80%+28 vs state

English Language Arts80%+18 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
Fernandina Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	315 Citrona Dr	Fernandina Beach	32034	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 321-5867	721	39	18.4	35.2%	523 (72.5%)	54 (7.5%)	103 (14.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.4%)	85.5	126^th of 1216 public middle schools	89.6%		85.5	143^rd of 1205 public middle schools	88.1%	17	76.0	81.0	82.0	85.0	88.0	57.0	80.0	96.0			90.0	$10,821	$424	$10,398
Yulee Middle School	Public	6-8	85439 Miner Rd	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 225-5116	1,174	67	17.5	32.2%	830 (70.7%)	96 (8.2%)	137 (11.7%)	22 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	83 (7.1%)	85.9	119^th of 1216 public middle schools	90.2%		83.7	161^st of 1205 public middle schools	86.6%	42	81.0	78.0	78.0	89.0	87.0	68.0	78.0	98.0			88.0	$10,881	$377	$10,505
Oceanway School	Public	6-8	143 Oceanway Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 714-4680	828	43	19.2	47.3%	282 (34.1%)	376 (45.4%)	80 (9.7%)	26 (3.1%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (6.5%)	25.8	971^st of 1216 public middle schools	20.1%		28.9	903^rd of 1205 public middle schools	25.1%	68	55.0	44.0	56.0	28.0	22.0	49.0	24.0	78.0	91.0	94.0	58.0	$9,607	$1,107	$8,501

Frequently Asked Questions about Fernandina Beach Middle School

Is Fernandina Beach Middle School a good school?

Fernandina Beach Middle School ranks 126^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fernandina Beach Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 721 students attended Fernandina Beach Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Fernandina Beach Middle School?

Students at Fernandina Beach Middle School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Fernandina Beach Middle School in?

Nassau

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