Callahan Middle School

Q: Is Callahan Middle School a good school?

Callahan Middle School ranks 150 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Callahan Middle School is a public middle school in Callahan, Florida, serving 705 students in grades 6-8. As part of the highly-ranked Nassau District, Callahan Middle School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms both the district and state in academic achievement.

Callahan Middle School's students excel academically, with 98% proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 65% in the Nassau District and 55% statewide. The school also boasts higher proficiency rates in EOC/Civics and Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade. This strong academic performance extends across all grade levels, with Callahan Middle School significantly outpacing nearby schools in the Duval District, such as Springfield Middle School. However, the school's rising chronic absenteeism rate, which has increased from 16.5% to 37.3% in recent years, is an area of concern that the administration may need to address.

Callahan Middle School's student population is predominantly white, at 89.93%, which contrasts with the more diverse demographics of nearby schools in the Duval District. This unique racial composition may contribute to the school's academic success, as research suggests that diverse learning environments can have positive impacts on student outcomes. Additionally, Callahan Middle School's higher spending per student, which has increased from $7,275 to $8,697 in recent years, may also play a role in its strong performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011

(904) 879-3606

District: Nassau

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,697

Students who attend Callahan Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Nassau County High School

Feeder schools for Callahan Middle School:

Elementary:	Bryceville Elementary School
	Callahan Elementary School
	Callahan Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 705

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Callahan Middle School ranks better than 87.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Nassau School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.2. (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 Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Nassau School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Callahan Middle School is 19, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Nassau School District! (See more...)

Compare Callahan Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Callahan Middle School is $8,697. 1 middle schools in the Nassau School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Callahan Middle School 150^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Callahan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Nassau:

SchoolDigger ranks Nassau 3^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Callahan Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	72.34	150^th	593	74.7%
2005	66.02	200^th	602	66.8%
2006	62.82	247^th	675	63.4%
2007	69.43	226^th	736	69.3%
2008	68.53	231^st	740	68.8%
2009	67.91	266^th	780	65.9%
2010	72.50	226^th	839	73.1%
2011	70.87	257^th	891	71.2%
2012	62.82	332^nd	897	63.0%
2013	67.18	300^th	956	68.6%
2014	66.79	317^th	999	68.3%
2016	60.09	367^th	997	63.2%
2017	67.96	306^th	1031	70.3%
2018	70.24	286^th	1035	72.4%
2019	72.48	280^th	1099	74.5%
2021	83.03	149^th	1136	86.9%
2022	83.00	164^th	1148	85.7%
2023	81.02	184^th	1177	84.4%
2024	84.20	150^th	1196	87.5%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, March 11, 2021

As a parent and former student I have great concern for my child's welfare at this school. My child suffers bullying everyday and nothing is done about it. When my child stands up for herself she gets in trouble by the administrator. It is a very messed up system with no accountability for racism and bullying. I would not recommend this school to anyone. So disappointed because I had a positive experience here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Callahan Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	549	40	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1989	559	31	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	593
1990	568	38	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	611
1991	553	45	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
1992	557	52	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1993	613	51	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
1994	651	45	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
1995	661	38	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1996	661	38	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1997	751	37	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1998	740	38	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	780
1999	761	37	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	807
2000	732	36	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	780
2001	745	30	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	783
2002	796	38	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
2003	796	38	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
2004	756	30	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	791
2005	742	32	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	782
2006	721	31	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	761
2007	748	29	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	9	796
2008	734	37	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	10	788
2009	745	34	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	14	803
2010	715	35	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	13	778
2011	726	25	1	31	3	1	17	0	804
2012	713	33	3	21	3	1	20	0	794
2013	699	30	2	26	3	1	23	0	784
2014	724	32	1	17	2	2	28	0	806
2015	714	23	0	28	2	1	33	0	801
2016	664	24	2	20	1	1	31	0	743
2017	674	18	3	25	3	1	35	0	759
2018	699	17	4	22	1	0	31	0	774
2019	712	16	5	22	2	0	31	0	788
2020	658	10	3	23	2	0	32	0	728
2021	627	19	3	26	1	0	18	0	694
2022	619	19	4	24	0	0	27	0	693
2023	634	13	6	29	1	0	22	0	705

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 Callahan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	589	29.0	20.3	19.4
1989	593	29.0	20.4	21.4
1990	611	29.0	21.0	20.9
1991	601	31.0	19.3	21.8
1992	612	29.0	21.1	19.4
1993	669	30.0	22.3	0
1994	700	32.0	21.9	22.3
1995	702	33.0	21.3	18.4
1996	702	33.0	21.3	18.4
1997	789	37.0	21.3	17.9
1998	780	37.0	21.1	15.8
1999	807	37.0	21.8	17.3
2000	780	39.0	20.0	28.3
2001	783	37.0	21.2	31
2002	839	40.0	21.0	29.2
2003	839	40.0	21.0	29.2
2004	791	43.0	18.4	28.1
2005	782	42.0	18.6	33
2006	761	41.0	18.6	30.5
2007	796	43.0	18.5	29.4
2008	788	43.0	18.3	35.2
2009	803	48.2	19.6	33.8
2010	778	41.5	18.7	42.7
2011	804	41.0	19.6	44
2012	794	41.5	19.1	42.6
2013	784	41.0	19.1	43.9
2014	806	43.0	18.7	45.3
2015	801	40.0	20.0	54.4
2016	743	41.0	18.1	53.8
2017	759	39.0	19.4	55.2
2018	774	41.0	18.8	56.3
2019	788	40.0	19.7	52.3
2020	728	41.0	17.7	47.8
2021	694	42.0	16.5	49.7
2022	693	41.0	16.9	42.9
2023	705	37.0	19.0	46.5

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 Callahan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	589	29.0	20.3	19.4
1989	593	29.0	20.4	21.4
1990	611	29.0	21.0	20.9
1991	601	31.0	19.3	21.8
1992	612	29.0	21.1	19.4
1993	669	30.0	22.3	0
1994	700	32.0	21.9	22.3
1995	702	33.0	21.3	18.4
1996	702	33.0	21.3	18.4
1997	789	37.0	21.3	17.9
1998	780	37.0	21.1	15.8
1999	807	37.0	21.8	17.3
2000	780	39.0	20.0	28.3
2001	783	37.0	21.2	31
2002	839	40.0	21.0	29.2
2003	839	40.0	21.0	29.2
2004	791	43.0	18.4	28.1
2005	782	42.0	18.6	33
2006	761	41.0	18.6	30.5
2007	796	43.0	18.5	29.4
2008	788	43.0	18.3	35.2
2009	803	48.2	19.6	33.8
2010	778	41.5	18.7	42.7
2011	804	41.0	19.6	44
2012	794	41.5	19.1	42.6
2013	784	41.0	19.1	43.9
2014	806	43.0	18.7	45.3
2015	801	40.0	20.0	54.4
2016	743	41.0	18.1	53.8
2017	759	39.0	19.4	55.2
2018	774	41.0	18.8	56.3
2019	788	40.0	19.7	52.3
2020	728	41.0	17.7	47.8
2021	694	42.0	16.5	49.7
2022	693	41.0	16.9	42.9
2023	705	37.0	19.0	46.5

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 Callahan Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$209 (3.0%)	$6,655 (97.0%)	$6,864
2019	$189 (2.7%)	$6,693 (97.2%)	$6,883
2020	$103 (1.4%)	$7,173 (98.6%)	$7,275
2021	$326 (4.3%)	$7,332 (95.7%)	$7,658
2022	$779 (9.5%)	$7,413 (90.5%)	$8,192
2023	$536 (6.2%)	$8,162 (93.8%)	$8,697

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Callahan 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 280^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 184^th of 1177 Middle schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Callahan Middle School)	66	66
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nassau)	63	69	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Callahan Middle School)	79	80	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nassau)	71	79	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Callahan Middle School)	56	56
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nassau)	59	59
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Callahan Middle School)	69	71	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nassau)	76	71	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Callahan Middle School)	61	68	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nassau)	65	62	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Callahan Middle School)	58	66	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nassau)	62	53	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Callahan Middle School)	61	73	12%
8th Grade Science (Nassau)	60	67	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Callahan Middle School)	69	85	16%
End of Course Civics (Nassau)	72	79	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Callahan Middle School)	88	97	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Nassau)	75	66	9%
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	788	705	10.5%
African American	16	13	18.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	22	29	31.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	712	634	11%
Two or More Races	31	22	29%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	46.5%	5.8%

Schools Near Callahan 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
Callahan Middle School	Public	6-8	450121 Old Dixie Hwy	Callahan	32011	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 879-3606	705	37	19.0	46.5%	634 (89.9%)	13 (1.8%)	29 (4.1%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	84.2	150^th of 1196 public middle schools	87.5%		81	184^th of 1177 public middle schools	84.4%	34	66.0	61.0	64.0	93.0	92.0	84.0	75.0	98.0			90.0	$8,697	$536	$8,162
Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus	Public, Charter	6-8	2100 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 503-0661	188	4	47.0	75.5%	13 (6.9%)	157 (83.5%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	32.9	825^th of 1196 public middle schools	31.0%		43.7	654^th of 1177 public middle schools	44.4%	171	48.0	33.0	43.0	50.0	37.0	60.0	25.0	42.0			36.0	$7,994	$790	$7,204
Highlands Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10913 Pine Estates Rd E	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 696-8771	697	31	22.4	72.6%	57 (8.2%)	538 (77.2%)	57 (8.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	38 (5.5%)	23.9	945^th of 1196 public middle schools	21.0%		25.3	907^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.9%	38	33.0	33.0	32.0	47.0	16.0	48.0	25.0	74.0			60.0	$10,463	$2,985	$7,479
Oceanway School	Public	6-8	143 Oceanway Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 714-4680	927	45	20.6	51.2%	359 (38.7%)	383 (41.3%)	102 (11.0%)	19 (2.0%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	55 (5.9%)	34.6	799^th of 1196 public middle schools	33.2%		28.6	859^th of 1177 public middle schools	27.0%	60	36.0	37.0	43.0	48.0	29.0	57.0	35.0	59.0	58.0	97.0	69.0	$9,201	$1,989	$7,213
Jean Ribault Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3610 Ribault Scenic Dr	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3062	679	39	17.4	77.6%	34 (5.0%)	598 (88.1%)	30 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	17.5	1033^rd of 1196 public middle schools	13.6%		19.8	983^rd of 1177 public middle schools	16.5%	50	28.0	23.0	37.0	23.0	20.0	42.0	23.0	85.0			53.0	$10,695	$3,164	$7,531
Yulee Middle School	Public	6-8	85439 Miner Rd	Yulee	32097	Nassau County	Nassau	No	No	No	No	(904) 225-5116	1,202	62	19.3	40.7%	867 (72.1%)	113 (9.4%)	104 (8.7%)	16 (1.3%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	93 (7.7%)	83.5	157^th of 1196 public middle schools	86.9%		77.1	235^th of 1177 public middle schools	80.0%	78	69.0	62.0	68.0	84.0	89.0	57.0	76.0	95.0			84.0	$8,329	$576	$7,753
The Bridge To Success Academy Middle School	Public	4-8	5443 Moncrief Rd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(904) 924-3035	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3276 Norman E Thagard Blvd	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 693-7600	986	45	21.9	29.1%	312 (31.6%)	385 (39.0%)	66 (6.7%)	161 (16.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.0%)	88.1	107^th of 1196 public middle schools	91.1%		89	97^th of 1177 public middle schools	91.8%	10	80.0	78.0	81.0	81.0		71.0	66.0	78.0	98.0	98.0	90.0	$7,386	$1,111	$6,276
Joseph Stilwell Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7840 Burma Rd	Jacksonville	32221	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 693-7523	612	33	18.5	68.5%	176 (28.8%)	264 (43.1%)	131 (21.4%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.1%)	20.9	987^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.5%		20.3	975^th of 1177 public middle schools	17.2%	12	29.0	28.0	32.0	24.0	41.0	44.0	24.0	69.0		63.0	62.0	$11,267	$2,733	$8,533
Young Mens/Womens Leadership Academy At Eugene J Butler	Public, Magnet	6-8	900 Acorn St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6900	333	16	20.8	78.7%	9 (2.7%)	283 (85.0%)	26 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	15.4	1048^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.4%		9.2	1090^th of 1177 public middle schools	7.4%	42	24.0	21.0	34.0	18.0	29.0	31.0	28.0	76.0			66.0	$13,983	$2,998	$10,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Callahan Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Callahan Middle School?

Students at Callahan Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Callahan Middle School a good school?

Callahan Middle School ranks 150^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Callahan Middle School in?

Nassau

How many students attend Callahan Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 705 students attended Callahan Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Callahan Middle School attend?

Students who attend Callahan Middle School usually go on to attend West Nassau County High School

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