Summary:
In zip code 32208, there is one middle school, Jean Ribault Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 530 students in the Duval County school district, an area with significant economic need where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Jean Ribault Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 14% of Florida middle schools over the past three years, earning a 1-star rating. The most critical issue is chronic absenteeism, with 69.2% of students missing significant school time—nearly 2.5 times the state average. This likely drives the school's low academic performance. However, there is a notable bright spot: 86% of students taking Algebra 1 scored proficient, far exceeding both district (61%) and state (63%) averages. This creates a paradox where advanced math students excel while grade-level math struggles, with only 28% of 7th graders proficient in math. The school's weakest subject is 8th grade science, where just 27% of students are proficient compared to 52% statewide.
Despite these challenges, there are signs of modest improvement. From 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, proficiency rates increased in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English Language Arts and Math, as well as 8th grade science. The only notable decline was in Civics, which dropped from 63% to 56%. The school spends $12,483 per student and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, slightly above the state average. For parents, the key takeaway is that Jean Ribault Middle School faces severe attendance and socioeconomic challenges, but shows pockets of excellence in advanced math and some positive year-over-year trends that suggest targeted improvements may be taking hold.
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