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Kernan Middle School

2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8, Kernan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Kernan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kernan Middle School's student population of 1,136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,136 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kernan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kernan Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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)
#2059 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kernan Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kernan 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.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kernan 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.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kernan 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
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kernan Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kernan 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
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kernan Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Kernan Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kernan 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 Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kernan 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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kernan Middle School's ranking?
Kernan Middle School is ranked #2059 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kernan Middle School often compared to?
Kernan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Landmark Middle School, Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School, Duval Charter School At Coastal by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kernan Middle School?
1,136 students attend Kernan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kernan Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kernan Middle School?
Kernan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kernan Middle School offer ?
Kernan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kernan Middle School part of?
Kernan Middle School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Kernan Middle School located?
Kernan Middle School is located in the Golden Glades And The Woods neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Golden Glades And The Woods.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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