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FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

3787 UNIVERSITY CLUB BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277DUVAL →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
424
Students
Total enrolled
$11,541
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 424 students in grades 06–08 in JACKSONVILLE, Florida.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,541 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 424 students. The district invests $11,541 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

424
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution173 male · 251 female
41%
59%
Male 41%Female 59%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 257 students
Student Composition
15%
12%
65%
Asian2%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black65%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120048000760

Academic Outcomes at FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 21th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32277

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,541Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,541
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,078
Student Support$2,193
Administration$1,385
Operations$1,731
Other$1,154
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,541 spent per student, an estimated $5,113 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
41%
State government
39.3%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal programs
19.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,541/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DUVAL CHARTER AT BAYMEADOWSWESTVIEW K-8NEW BERLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBARTRAM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
+3 more
↓
Middle
MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOLDUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOLKERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOLLANDMARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
+1 more
↓
High School
SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOLATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOLMANDARIN HIGH SCHOOLFIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
+12 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyDuval County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDUVAL →
Phone: (904)745-4927
NCES ID: 120048000760
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in JACKSONVILLE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in DUVAL
High
SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2,771 students · 09–12
42% FRL
High
ATLANTIC COAST HIGH SCHOOL
2,537 students · 09–12
35% FRL
High
MANDARIN HIGH SCHOOL
2,405 students · 09–12
30% FRL
High
FIRST COAST HIGH SCHOOL
2,117 students · 09–12
● 38 opp49% FRL
High
DUNCAN U. FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL
2,067 students · 09–12
● 39 opp26% FRL
Other
DUVAL VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION ACADEMY
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● 46 opp22% FRL
High
ENGLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
1,741 students · 09–12
● 39 opp58% FRL
High
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
1,583 students · 09–12
● 38 opp63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3787 UNIVERSITY CLUB BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.