Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

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Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School

2000 3rd St N
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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Top 30%

Serving 1,204 students in grades 6-8, Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,204 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
: Top 30% in FL
: 71% (Top 20%)
: 59% (Top 50%)
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category

Attribute

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

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Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School's student population of 1,204 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

1,204 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

57 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School by grade.

School Calendar

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Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (FL)

#881 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

71%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

59%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

70%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

21%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

11%

21%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

61%

35%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.57

0.70

This chart displays the diversity score of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

31%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Eligible for (20-21)

This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Duval School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School's ranking?

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is ranked #881 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School often compared to?

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kernan Middle School, Duval Charter School At Coastal, Mayport Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?

1,204 students attend Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School?

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School offer ?

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School part of?

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is part of Duval School District.

In what neighborhood is Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School located?

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School is located in the The Beaches neighborhood of Jacksonville Beach, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in The Beaches.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,204 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
: Top 30%
: 71% (Top 20%)
: 59% (Top 50%)
: 70% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education