Arlington Middle School

Summary:

Arlington Middle School is a public middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 798 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 56.52% African American, 18.8% Hispanic, and 16.92% White.

Arlington Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the Duval County and Florida state averages in standardized test scores and End-of-Course exams. The school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 651 out of 999 Florida middle schools in 2013-2014 to 1099 out of 1196 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 0 or 1 out of 5 stars rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Arlington Middle School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.5% to 37.0%, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.56% to 77.18%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy, Kernan Middle School, and Lavilla School of the Arts, Arlington Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. These nearby schools also have lower rates of chronic absenteeism and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more advantaged student population. Despite the higher per-student spending at Arlington Middle School compared to the district average, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state levels, indicating that increased funding alone may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8141 Lone Star Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211

(904) 720-1680

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1099^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,542

Students who attend Arlington Middle School usually attend:

High:

Terry Parker High School

Feeder schools for Arlington Middle School:

Elementary:	Arlington Elementary School
	Arlington Heights Elementary School
	Fort Caroline Elementary School
	Lake Lucina Elementary School
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	Love Grove Elementary School
	Parkwood Heights Elementary School
	Woodland Acres Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 798

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.5%

Hispanic:

18.8%

White:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Arlington Middle School ranks worse than 91.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 23^rd among 26 ranked middle schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Arlington Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (56.5%), Hispanic (18.8%), White (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arlington Middle School is 21.5. 19 middle schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Arlington Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arlington Middle School is $10,542, which is the 8^th highest among 26 middle schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Arlington Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Middle School 1099^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Arlington Middle School in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Arlington Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	18.30	507^th	593	14.5%
2005	25.20	486^th	602	19.3%
2006	21.86	536^th	675	20.6%
2007	27.01	559^th	736	24.0%
2008	22.46	590^th	740	20.3%
2009	31.40	566^th	780	27.4%
2010	26.59	644^th	839	23.2%
2011	27.54	675^th	891	24.2%
2012	23.76	690^th	897	23.1%
2013	32.90	664^th	956	30.5%
2014	35.08	651^st	999	34.8%
2016	18.15	848^th	997	14.9%
2017	13.61	921^st	1031	10.7%
2018	11.17	943^rd	1035	8.9%
2019	16.48	951^st	1099	13.5%
2021	14.16	1016^th	1136	10.6%
2022	12.56	1045^th	1148	9.0%
2023	12.49	1063^rd	1177	9.7%
2024	11.11	1099^th	1196	8.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Arlington Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	715	310	19	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1052
1989	670	309	20	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1014
1990	677	282	17	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	997
1991	667	284	18	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	989
1992	711	228	25	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	985
1993	756	317	24	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	1115
1994	740	394	26	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	1189
1995	712	444	24	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	1214
1996	712	444	24	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	1214
1997	670	451	16	34	5	n/a	n/a	0	1176
1998	571	462	11	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	1077
1999	556	436	11	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	1043
2000	526	458	12	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	1036
2001	486	462	13	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	1009
2002	437	564	15	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2003	437	564	15	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2004	402	573	16	49	1	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2005	365	488	15	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	925
2006	299	466	18	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	840
2007	305	500	16	72	2	n/a	n/a	41	936
2008	281	456	21	64	1	n/a	n/a	35	858
2009	287	456	20	68	2	n/a	n/a	45	878
2010	261	486	21	79	1	n/a	n/a	25	873
2011	249	476	14	71	2	0	35	0	847
2012	254	457	17	64	3	0	34	0	829
2013	218	462	18	68	3	0	23	0	792
2014	215	404	13	74	2	0	26	0	734
2015	200	506	19	117	1	0	39	0	882
2016	193	467	13	108	1	1	38	0	821
2017	186	491	15	115	1	2	29	0	839
2018	162	451	9	111	3	1	35	0	772
2019	175	398	14	118	1	2	32	0	740
2020	136	415	17	140	6	2	34	0	750
2021	141	430	16	132	4	1	43	0	767
2022	120	443	19	146	8	0	32	0	768
2023	135	451	17	150	4	2	39	0	798

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arlington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1052	54.0	19.4	30.3
1989	1014	51.0	19.8	30.7
1990	997	52.0	19.1	30
1991	989	49.0	20.1	28.4
1992	985	44.0	22.3	28.4
1993	1115	46.0	24.2	30.4
1994	1189	51.0	23.3	24.1
1995	1214	53.0	22.9	40.3
1996	1214	53.0	22.9	40.3
1997	1176	53.0	22.2	43
1998	1077	52.0	20.7	31.9
1999	1043	51.0	20.5	58.2
2000	1036	52.0	19.9	61.8
2001	1009	50.0	20.2	60.8
2002	1070	55.0	19.5	51.5
2003	1070	55.0	19.5	51.5
2004	1041	51.0	20.4	49
2005	925	49.0	18.9	61.1
2006	840	44.0	19.1	58.3
2007	936	52.0	18.0	62.2
2008	858	56.0	15.3	58.7
2009	878	57.0	16.0	64.7
2010	873	56.0	15.5	71.1
2011	847	54.0	15.6	71
2012	829	46.0	18.0	73.2
2013	792	43.0	18.4	71.7
2014	734	46.0	15.9	72.5
2015	882	41.0	21.5	57.3
2016	821	49.0	16.7	68.3
2017	839	51.0	16.4	72.6
2018	772	49.0	15.7	75.5
2019	740	38.0	19.4	72.7
2020	750	40.0	18.7	75.2
2021	767	37.0	20.7	77.2
2022	768	33.0	23.2	74.1
2023	798	37.0	21.5	73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arlington Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1052	54.0	19.4	30.3
1989	1014	51.0	19.8	30.7
1990	997	52.0	19.1	30
1991	989	49.0	20.1	28.4
1992	985	44.0	22.3	28.4
1993	1115	46.0	24.2	30.4
1994	1189	51.0	23.3	24.1
1995	1214	53.0	22.9	40.3
1996	1214	53.0	22.9	40.3
1997	1176	53.0	22.2	43
1998	1077	52.0	20.7	31.9
1999	1043	51.0	20.5	58.2
2000	1036	52.0	19.9	61.8
2001	1009	50.0	20.2	60.8
2002	1070	55.0	19.5	51.5
2003	1070	55.0	19.5	51.5
2004	1041	51.0	20.4	49
2005	925	49.0	18.9	61.1
2006	840	44.0	19.1	58.3
2007	936	52.0	18.0	62.2
2008	858	56.0	15.3	58.7
2009	878	57.0	16.0	64.7
2010	873	56.0	15.5	71.1
2011	847	54.0	15.6	71
2012	829	46.0	18.0	73.2
2013	792	43.0	18.4	71.7
2014	734	46.0	15.9	72.5
2015	882	41.0	21.5	57.3
2016	821	49.0	16.7	68.3
2017	839	51.0	16.4	72.6
2018	772	49.0	15.7	75.5
2019	740	38.0	19.4	72.7
2020	750	40.0	18.7	75.2
2021	767	37.0	20.7	77.2
2022	768	33.0	23.2	74.1
2023	798	37.0	21.5	73.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arlington Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,629 (17.2%)	$7,863 (82.8%)	$9,492
2019	$2,127 (22.4%)	$7,375 (77.6%)	$9,501
2020	$1,349 (15.6%)	$7,311 (84.4%)	$8,659
2021	$1,435 (15.9%)	$7,567 (84.1%)	$9,000
2022	$2,354 (24.3%)	$7,317 (75.7%)	$9,670
2023	$3,008 (28.5%)	$7,534 (71.5%)	$10,542

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arlington Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 951^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1063^rd of 1177 Middle schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)	27	24	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	47	43	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)	21	18	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	51	41	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)	20	16	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	44	42	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)	29	25	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	47	41	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington Middle School)	32	17	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Middle School)	34	18	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Arlington Middle School)	34	24	10%
8th Grade Science (Duval)	40	35	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Arlington Middle School)	58	34	24%
End of Course Civics (Duval)	69	63	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Arlington Middle School)	88	70	18%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	740	798	7.8%
African American	398	451	13.3%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	14	17	21.4%
Hispanic	118	150	27.1%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	175	135	22.9%
Two or More Races	32	39	21.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.7%	73.6%	0.9%

Schools Near Arlington Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arlington Middle School	Public	6-8	8141 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1680	798	37	21.5	73.6%	135 (16.9%)	451 (56.5%)	150 (18.8%)	17 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (4.9%)	11.1	1099^th of 1196 public middle schools	8.1%		12.5	1063^rd of 1177 public middle schools	9.7%	36	24.0	17.0	29.0	20.0	24.0	21.0	21.0	85.0		82.0	48.0	$10,542	$3,008	$7,534
Fort Caroline Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3787 University Club Blvd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 745-4927	424	28	15.1	60.6%	65 (15.3%)	276 (65.1%)	49 (11.6%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)	24	940^th of 1196 public middle schools	21.4%		22.8	943^rd of 1177 public middle schools	19.9%	3	36.0	32.0	29.0	35.0	47.0	34.0	22.0	85.0		100.0	54.0	$12,130	$2,850	$9,282
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1424 Franklin St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6700	688	27	25.4	85.5%	23 (3.3%)	603 (87.6%)	28 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.2%)	12.4	1084^th of 1196 public middle schools	9.4%		6	1112^th of 1177 public middle schools	5.5%	28	19.0	14.0	22.0	11.0	20.0	37.0	31.0	61.0			56.0	$9,820	$3,120	$6,700
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center	Public	4-8	1514 Hubbard St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6782	82	11	7.4	84.1%	17 (20.7%)	60 (73.2%)	3 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	2.5	1184^th of 1196 public middle schools	1.0%		2.9	1157^th of 1177 public middle schools	1.7%	27	4.0	8.0	9.0	0.0	6.0	10.0	2.0				13.0
Springfield Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2034 Hubbard St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 630-6600	885	43	20.5	49.0%	108 (12.2%)	679 (76.7%)	49 (5.5%)	16 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.5%)	44.6	665^th of 1196 public middle schools	44.4%		49.2	575^th of 1177 public middle schools	51.1%	90	51.0	46.0	49.0	59.0	24.0	33.0	48.0	81.0	83.0	90.0	59.0	$8,425	$1,196	$7,228
Southside Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2948 Knights Ln E	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5238	844	45	18.7	57.0%	153 (18.1%)	210 (24.9%)	370 (43.8%)	70 (8.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.9%)	9.3	1112^th of 1196 public middle schools	7.0%		14.3	1047^th of 1177 public middle schools	11.0%	65	23.0	18.0	19.0	22.0	29.0	22.0	8.0	97.0		81.0	25.0	$9,802	$2,541	$7,262
Landmark Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Kernan Blvd N	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 221-7125	1,077	67	16.0	49.9%	363 (33.7%)	410 (38.1%)	150 (13.9%)	60 (5.6%)	5 (0.5%)	12 (1.1%)	77 (7.1%)	35.5	788^th of 1196 public middle schools	34.1%		32.8	804^th of 1177 public middle schools	31.7%	16	47.0	40.0	42.0	55.0	28.0	48.0	32.0	93.0	100.0	96.0	42.0	$9,901	$2,096	$7,806
Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development S	Public, Magnet	6-8	1819 Thacker Ave	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5650	818	39	20.9	18.3%	403 (49.3%)	97 (11.9%)	64 (7.8%)	182 (22.2%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	63 (7.7%)	91.7	64^th of 1196 public middle schools	94.6%		92.3	61^st of 1177 public middle schools	94.8%	3	85.0	85.0	83.0	91.0		73.0	63.0	93.0	100.0	99.0	92.0	$8,107	$1,090	$7,018
Kernan Middle School	Public	6-8	2271 Kernan Blvd S	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 220-1350	1,136	71	16.0	46.7%	446 (39.3%)	262 (23.1%)	251 (22.1%)	92 (8.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (7.0%)	38.9	732^nd of 1196 public middle schools	38.8%		40.1	700^th of 1177 public middle schools	40.5%	32	44.0	44.0	44.0	53.0	29.0	45.0	43.0	85.0	96.0	100.0	73.0	$11,430	$2,416	$9,014
Lavilla School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	501 N Davis St	Jacksonville	32202	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 633-6069	1,000	56	17.8	30.7%	449 (44.9%)	363 (36.3%)	112 (11.2%)	17 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.6%)	75	261^st of 1196 public middle schools	78.2%		77.4	231^st of 1177 public middle schools	80.4%	30	71.0	63.0	74.0	51.0	72.0	46.0	64.0	84.0	100.0	100.0	81.0	$9,423	$1,353	$8,070

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Arlington Middle School?

Students at Arlington Middle School are 57% African American, 19% Hispanic, 17% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Arlington Middle School a good school?

Arlington Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Arlington Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 798 students attended Arlington Middle School.

What district is Arlington Middle School in?

Duval

What high school do graduates of Arlington Middle School attend?

Students who attend Arlington Middle School usually go on to attend Terry Parker High School

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