Fort Caroline Middle School

Summary:

Fort Caroline Middle School is a public middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 424 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Duval District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Fort Caroline Middle School outperforms the district and state averages in some subject areas, such as EOC/Algebra 1 (85% proficient vs. 56% and 55% respectively) and EOC/Biology 1 (100% proficient vs. 69% and 67%), it lags behind in Statewide Science/Science for 8th Grade (22% proficient vs. 37% and 45%). The school also has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (65.09%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 24.88% to 87.65% African American. Additionally, Fort Caroline Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (36.6%) and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (60.61%) than the nearby schools.

Despite the school's higher spending per student ($12,130) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $7,994 to $13,983, Fort Caroline Middle School's overall statewide ranking is low, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Florida middle schools. This suggests that the school may benefit from a closer examination of its instructional practices, attendance policies, and resource allocation to address the specific needs of its student population and improve overall academic outcomes. Nearby schools, such as Lavilla School Of The Arts and Julia Landon College Preparatory & Leadership Development School, are performing significantly better, while others, like Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center, are performing worse.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 3787 University Club Blvd
       Jacksonville, FL  32277


(904) 745-4927

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
940th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,130 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.1%
White:
15.3%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Compare Details Fort Caroline Middle School ranks worse than 78.6% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 26 ranked middle schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.1%), White (15.3%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Caroline Middle School is 15.1, which is the 2nd best among 26 middle schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Caroline Middle School employs 28 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Caroline Middle School is $12,130, which is the 2nd highest among 26 middle schools in the Duval School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Caroline Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fort Caroline Middle School 940th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Fort Caroline Middle School in the ranking list.)

Duval:

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


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Rank History for Fort Caroline Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.48 400th 593 32.5%
2005 28.41 465th 602 22.8%
2006 27.79 502nd 675 25.6%
2007 30.80 532nd 736 27.7%
2008 26.24 576th 740 22.2%
2009 26.72 591st 780 24.2%
2010 24.86 660th 839 21.3%
2011 24.53 698th 891 21.7%
2012 23.77 689th 897 23.2%
2013 23.76 745th 956 22.1%
2014 18.91 836th 999 16.3%
2016 17.11 861st 997 13.6%
2017 24.03 801st 1031 22.3%
2018 27.32 765th 1035 26.1%
2019 25.64 854th 1099 22.3%
2021 23.63 887th 1136 21.9%
2022 25.62 876th 1148 23.7%
2023 22.80 943rd 1177 19.9%
2024 24.04 940th 1196 21.4%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Fort Caroline Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 774 254 26 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
1989 750 242 13 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1008
1990 695 254 24 19 1 n/a n/a 0 993
1991 673 260 18 23 0 n/a n/a 0 974
1992 705 245 31 24 3 n/a n/a 0 1008
1993 676 292 35 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1036
1994 664 405 43 37 3 n/a n/a 0 1152
1995 589 501 37 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1168
1996 589 501 37 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1168
1997 579 482 31 47 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1998 533 511 29 46 1 n/a n/a 0 1120
1999 513 464 28 50 1 n/a n/a 0 1056
2000 475 453 24 53 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
2001 488 532 39 64 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
2002 453 491 45 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
2003 453 491 45 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1046
2004 441 528 39 71 2 n/a n/a 0 1081
2005 375 602 33 94 1 n/a n/a 0 1105
2006 312 567 22 106 0 n/a n/a 0 1007
2007 260 485 17 100 1 n/a n/a 29 892
2008 213 454 16 101 2 n/a n/a 38 824
2009 230 487 27 97 1 n/a n/a 48 890
2010 254 499 33 92 1 n/a n/a 34 913
2011 210 465 28 96 0 2 28 0 829
2012 191 443 26 67 2 0 28 0 757
2013 167 472 19 73 1 0 16 0 748
2014 130 434 14 70 0 1 19 0 668
2015 76 345 11 59 1 1 12 0 505
2016 59 321 11 51 0 0 19 0 461
2017 77 314 10 62 1 1 26 0 491
2018 104 438 8 73 0 1 35 0 659
2019 144 478 6 85 0 1 40 0 754
2020 118 489 5 81 5 1 28 0 727
2021 95 409 7 60 2 1 28 0 602
2022 65 321 6 48 3 1 24 0 468
2023 65 276 9 49 2 1 22 0 424

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 Fort Caroline Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1070 52.0 20.5 15.6
1989 1008 48.0 21.0 14
1990 993 51.0 19.4 18.7
1991 974 48.0 20.2 22.5
1992 1008 46.0 21.9 19.6
1993 1036 47.0 22.0 23.5
1994 1152 51.0 22.6 17.4
1995 1168 56.0 20.9 35.3
1996 1168 56.0 20.9 35.3
1997 1139 56.0 20.3 37.2
1998 1120 57.0 19.6 29.6
1999 1056 54.0 19.6 47.4
2000 1006 53.0 19.0 49.9
2001 1123 54.0 20.8 50.9
2002 1046 54.0 19.4 44.2
2003 1046 54.0 19.4 44.2
2004 1081 50.0 21.6 48.8
2005 1105 57.0 19.4 50
2006 1007 55.0 18.3 51.6
2007 892 50.0 17.8 55.9
2008 824 45.0 18.3 56.1
2009 890 50.8 18.2 64.7
2010 913 54.0 16.9 62.1
2011 829 51.0 16.2 67.3
2012 757 38.0 19.9 69.5
2013 748 39.0 19.1 72.2
2014 668 40.0 16.7 59.4
2015 505 31.0 16.2 51.9
2016 461 26.0 17.7 71.4
2017 491 31.0 15.8 61.1
2018 659 37.0 17.8 69.8
2019 754 29.0 26.0 61.1
2020 727 40.0 18.1 58.3
2021 602 35.0 17.2 61.1
2022 468 30.0 15.6 65.6
2023 424 28.0 15.1 60.6

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 Fort Caroline Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1070 52.0 20.5 15.6
1989 1008 48.0 21.0 14
1990 993 51.0 19.4 18.7
1991 974 48.0 20.2 22.5
1992 1008 46.0 21.9 19.6
1993 1036 47.0 22.0 23.5
1994 1152 51.0 22.6 17.4
1995 1168 56.0 20.9 35.3
1996 1168 56.0 20.9 35.3
1997 1139 56.0 20.3 37.2
1998 1120 57.0 19.6 29.6
1999 1056 54.0 19.6 47.4
2000 1006 53.0 19.0 49.9
2001 1123 54.0 20.8 50.9
2002 1046 54.0 19.4 44.2
2003 1046 54.0 19.4 44.2
2004 1081 50.0 21.6 48.8
2005 1105 57.0 19.4 50
2006 1007 55.0 18.3 51.6
2007 892 50.0 17.8 55.9
2008 824 45.0 18.3 56.1
2009 890 50.8 18.2 64.7
2010 913 54.0 16.9 62.1
2011 829 51.0 16.2 67.3
2012 757 38.0 19.9 69.5
2013 748 39.0 19.1 72.2
2014 668 40.0 16.7 59.4
2015 505 31.0 16.2 51.9
2016 461 26.0 17.7 71.4
2017 491 31.0 15.8 61.1
2018 659 37.0 17.8 69.8
2019 754 29.0 26.0 61.1
2020 727 40.0 18.1 58.3
2021 602 35.0 17.2 61.1
2022 468 30.0 15.6 65.6
2023 424 28.0 15.1 60.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Caroline Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $501 (7.2%) $6,429 (92.8%) $6,930
2019 $529 (8.7%) $5,577 (91.3%) $6,107
2020 $732 (10.6%) $6,202 (89.4%) $6,934
2021 $1,320 (15.8%) $7,047 (84.2%) $8,368
2022 $1,747 (16.7%) $8,696 (83.3%) $10,442
2023 $2,850 (23.5%) $9,282 (76.5%) $12,130

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Caroline Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 854th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 943rd of 1177 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Caroline Middle School)3735
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4743
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Caroline Middle School)3446
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)5141
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Caroline Middle School)4634
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4442
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Caroline Middle School)4843
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)4741
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Caroline Middle School)4230
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)4942
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Caroline Middle School)719
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)3228
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Fort Caroline Middle School)1823
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Duval)4035
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Fort Caroline Middle School)8392
 9%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)6866
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Fort Caroline Middle School)6459
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Duval)6963
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Fort Caroline Middle School)6278
 16%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)6055
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students754424
 43.8%
African American478276
 42.3%
American Indian02
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic8549
 42.4%
Pacific Islander11
White14465
 54.9%
Two or More Races4022
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%60.6%
 0.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Fort Caroline Middle School.

Fort Caroline Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Florida middle schools.

Students at Fort Caroline Middle School are 65% African American, 15% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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