Arlington Middle School

8141 Lone Star Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Arlington 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Arlington Middle School's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
768 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arlington Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#3411 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
48%
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21%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
36%
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Black
58%
21%
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White
16%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlington Middle School's ranking?
Arlington Middle School is ranked #3411 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Arlington Middle School?
768 students attend Arlington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Arlington Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Middle School?
Arlington Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arlington Middle School offer ?
Arlington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arlington Middle School part of?
Arlington Middle School is part of Duval School District.

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Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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