Is Kernan Middle School a good school?

Kernan Middle School ranks 732 nd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kernan Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,136 students attended Kernan Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Kernan Middle School?

Students at Kernan Middle School are 39% White, 23% African American, 22% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Kernan Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kernan Middle School usually go on to attend Atlantic Coast High School

Kernan Middle School

Summary:

Kernan Middle School is a public middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 1,136 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kernan Middle School consistently outperforms the Duval district and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, with 85% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, 96% in Geometry EOC, 100% in Biology 1 EOC, and 73% in Civics EOC, all significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 39.26% White, 23.06% African American, 22.1% Hispanic, 8.1% Asian, and 7.04% two or more races. While Kernan Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than some nearby schools, such as Southside Middle School, which had a 58.7% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023.

Kernan Middle School's relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.74% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, such as Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School (85.47%) and Arlington Middle School (73.56%), may indicate that it has access to more resources and funding, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance. However, the significant performance gaps between Kernan and nearby schools with less diverse populations suggest that more work may be needed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246

(904) 220-1350

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
732^nd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,430

Students who attend Kernan Middle School usually attend:

High:

Atlantic Coast High School

Feeder schools for Kernan Middle School:

Elementary:	Brookview Elementary School
	Chet's Creek Elementary School
	Kernan Trail Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,136

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.3%

African American:

23.1%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kernan Middle School ranks worse than 61.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 26 ranked middle schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.87. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Kernan Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.3%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (22.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kernan Middle School is 16, which is the 3^rd best among 26 middle schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Kernan Middle School employs 71 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kernan Middle School is $11,430, which is the 4^th highest among 26 middle schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Kernan Middle School 732^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Kernan 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 Kernan Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	65.05	204^th	593	65.6%
2005	59.51	256^th	602	57.5%
2006	69.12	198^th	675	70.7%
2007	73.93	183^rd	736	75.1%
2008	67.80	237^th	740	68.0%
2009	68.10	261^st	780	66.5%
2010	64.05	317^th	839	62.2%
2011	58.13	404^th	891	54.7%
2012	59.36	368^th	897	59.0%
2013	64.13	339^th	956	64.5%
2014	57.60	422^nd	999	57.8%
2016	54.62	433^rd	997	56.6%
2017	47.16	540^th	1031	47.6%
2018	45.17	577^th	1035	44.3%
2019	52.97	515^th	1099	53.1%
2021	47.41	588^th	1136	48.2%
2022	42.99	639^th	1148	44.3%
2023	40.14	700^th	1177	40.5%
2024	38.87	732^nd	1196	38.8%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, March 12, 2018

No wonder the teacher hit the news for calling children the N word at this school. First, academics in this district and school is at the bottom.of the barrel. Teachers are no longer teaching a student when they push for Achieve 3000 to be the instructional source for language arts or I ready which replaces math. The gifted academy here is a joke in itself. It's created to separate the good disciplined and higher achieving students feom.the bad ones. But that still doesn't give students the quality of academics. Teachers calling students retarded in this "gifted" academy says enough. What a child needs is an academic environment where they can thrive at their next level and this is not the place. If your child leave here to high school, they will not be prepared for the already mediocre education this district provides let alone having the academic level to keep up in high school, thus,.if college, definitely not prepared for high school. Students fall so far behind the learning levels that their adult life will suffer. Find a better solution to middle school, this is not it. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 26, 2017

If you have a child with special needs, save the enrollment. This is day camp at its best but one of the worst environments that you can put your child in. Staff is so far behind in the learning curve of what children with special needs need to progress that the child is the only one being impacted negatively. Suspecting a staff member to put their hands on a student is unacceptable at any cost but to force that teacher to retire instead of holding accountable is just one reason to tag this school as awful and deplorable. Save your child's valuable time and go elsewhere. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Kernan Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	653	283	70	108	1	n/a	n/a	0	1115
2003	653	283	70	108	1	n/a	n/a	0	1115
2004	763	333	80	117	1	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2005	759	396	85	118	2	n/a	n/a	0	1360
2006	703	338	80	125	1	n/a	n/a	0	1247
2007	650	293	78	132	3	n/a	n/a	62	1218
2008	588	296	87	137	1	n/a	n/a	62	1171
2009	553	294	97	137	2	n/a	n/a	79	1162
2010	600	317	114	151	2	n/a	n/a	52	1236
2011	634	346	108	162	1	0	51	0	1302
2012	647	319	119	163	3	0	46	0	1297
2013	601	319	99	160	5	3	66	0	1253
2014	579	295	114	156	5	2	58	0	1209
2015	544	279	92	165	5	1	71	0	1157
2016	566	269	84	164	3	0	71	0	1157
2017	564	249	76	185	2	1	88	0	1165
2018	536	260	83	193	6	2	68	0	1148
2019	511	246	95	230	7	2	72	0	1163
2020	501	282	97	249	8	1	71	0	1209
2021	492	285	104	228	6	4	94	0	1213
2022	478	274	91	231	8	2	91	0	1175
2023	446	262	92	251	4	1	80	0	1136

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 Kernan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1115	53.0	21.0	32.1
2003	1115	53.0	21.0	32.1
2004	1294	62.0	20.9	32.5
2005	1360	71.0	19.2	36.3
2006	1247	66.0	18.9	30.3
2007	1218	68.0	17.9	33.1
2008	1171	66.0	17.7	27.9
2009	1162	66.3	18.2	37.3
2010	1236	73.0	16.9	39.2
2011	1302	76.0	17.1	42.2
2012	1297	74.0	17.5	44.3
2013	1253	73.0	17.1	43.2
2014	1209	73.0	16.5	45.2
2015	1157	67.0	17.2	43.5
2016	1157	68.0	17.0	47.5
2017	1165	72.0	16.1	45.5
2018	1148	72.0	15.9	43.9
2019	1163	64.0	18.1	40
2020	1209	64.0	18.8	41
2021	1213	66.0	18.3	46.6
2022	1175	65.0	18.0	47.5
2023	1136	71.0	16.0	46.7

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 Kernan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1115	53.0	21.0	32.1
2003	1115	53.0	21.0	32.1
2004	1294	62.0	20.9	32.5
2005	1360	71.0	19.2	36.3
2006	1247	66.0	18.9	30.3
2007	1218	68.0	17.9	33.1
2008	1171	66.0	17.7	27.9
2009	1162	66.3	18.2	37.3
2010	1236	73.0	16.9	39.2
2011	1302	76.0	17.1	42.2
2012	1297	74.0	17.5	44.3
2013	1253	73.0	17.1	43.2
2014	1209	73.0	16.5	45.2
2015	1157	67.0	17.2	43.5
2016	1157	68.0	17.0	47.5
2017	1165	72.0	16.1	45.5
2018	1148	72.0	15.9	43.9
2019	1163	64.0	18.1	40
2020	1209	64.0	18.8	41
2021	1213	66.0	18.3	46.6
2022	1175	65.0	18.0	47.5
2023	1136	71.0	16.0	46.7

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 Kernan Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$563 (7.1%)	$7,377 (92.9%)	$7,940
2019	$996 (12.5%)	$6,961 (87.5%)	$7,957
2020	$564 (7.4%)	$7,100 (92.6%)	$7,664
2021	$756 (9.3%)	$7,415 (90.7%)	$8,171
2022	$1,966 (19.4%)	$8,161 (80.6%)	$10,127
2023	$2,416 (21.1%)	$9,014 (78.9%)	$11,430

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kernan 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 515^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 700^th of 1177 Middle schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Middle School)	59	45	14%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	47	43	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kernan Middle School)	58	48	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	51	41	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Middle School)	52	48	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	44	42	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kernan Middle School)	54	40	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	47	41	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kernan Middle School)	51	47	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	49	42	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kernan Middle School)	29	11	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Kernan Middle School)	52	47	5%
8th Grade Science (Duval)	40	35	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Kernan Middle School)	79	78	1%
End of Course Civics (Duval)	69	63	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Kernan Middle School)	85	90	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Kernan Middle School)	100	97	3%
End of Course Geometry (Duval)	63	53	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1163	1136	2.3%
African American	246	262	6.5%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	95	92	3.2%
Hispanic	230	251	9.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	511	446	12.7%
Two or More Races	72	80	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40%	46.7%	6.8%

Schools Near Kernan 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
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
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
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 3rd St N	Jacksonville Beach	32250	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 247-5929	1,140	55	20.7	32.9%	719 (63.1%)	121 (10.6%)	215 (18.9%)	24 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (4.9%)	58.9	458^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.7%		56.9	471^st of 1177 public middle schools	60.0%	13	56.0	57.0	59.0	57.0	16.0	60.0	60.0	83.0	93.0	98.0	66.0	$8,669	$1,156	$7,514
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
Mayport Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2600 Mayport Rd	Atlantic Beach	32233	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 247-5977	833	40	20.8	36.3%	463 (55.6%)	171 (20.5%)	106 (12.7%)	19 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	68 (8.2%)	64	398^th of 1196 public middle schools	66.7%		62.4	406^th of 1177 public middle schools	65.5%	8	50.0	58.0	59.0	48.0	64.0	72.0	61.0	79.0	100.0	99.0	82.0	$8,865	$1,347	$7,518
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School	Public	6-8	8050 Point Meadows Dr	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-0825	1,076	49	21.9	44.5%	337 (31.3%)	344 (32.0%)	251 (23.3%)	42 (3.9%)	13 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	85 (7.9%)	23.6	950^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.6%		27.2	879^th of 1177 public middle schools	25.3%	71	29.0	30.0	41.0	27.0	20.0	44.0	39.0	71.0	93.0	100.0	70.0	$7,911	$1,072	$6,839
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
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
Alfred I. Dupont Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2710 Dupont Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5200	641	38	16.8	58.7%	111 (17.3%)	220 (34.3%)	268 (41.8%)	14 (2.2%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.3%)	7.9	1125^th of 1196 public middle schools	5.9%		16.7	1022^nd of 1177 public middle schools	13.2%	103	19.0	17.0	26.0	27.0	11.0	18.0	10.0	84.0		86.0	34.0	$11,656	$3,516	$8,140
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

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