Summary:
In zip code 32097, there is one middle school, Yulee Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Yulee, Florida area, which is part of the high-performing Nassau County school district.
Yulee Middle School is a standout school in its own right, consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 10-13% of all Florida middle schools (119th out of 1,216). With an enrollment of 1,174 students, the school demonstrates strong academic performance across nearly all subjects, with proficiency rates well above state averages. The school's strongest area is Algebra 1, where 98% of tested students were proficient—a full 35 percentage points above the state average. However, there is a notable decline in math proficiency as students progress: 89% in 6th grade, 87% in 7th grade, and 68% in 8th grade, suggesting a challenge in 8th grade math that warrants attention. The school also shows impressive year-over-year improvement, with English Language Arts proficiency rising by 6-7 percentage points across all grades and Algebra 1 jumping 8 points from 90% to 98% proficiency.
Despite spending $10,881 per student—a figure that is typical for a large public school—Yulee Middle School achieves top-tier results, indicating efficient resource allocation. The school also outperforms its already excellent district in several key subjects, including Algebra 1 (98% vs. 80%) and 8th Grade Science (78% vs. 74%). Chronic absenteeism is notably lower than the district average (30.3% vs. 36.0%), and 32.2% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Overall, this is a high-performing school with a clear trajectory of improvement, making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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