Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, Jean Ribault 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jean Ribault Middle School serves the northwest part of Jacksonville, FL, covering an area of approximately 31.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 9.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jean Ribault Middle School's student population of 530 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jean Ribault Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jean Ribault Middle School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3042 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jean Ribault Middle School's ranking?
Jean Ribault Middle School is ranked #3042 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jean Ribault Middle School often compared to?
Jean Ribault Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, Highlands Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jean Ribault Middle School?
530 students attend Jean Ribault Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Jean Ribault Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jean Ribault Middle School?
Jean Ribault Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jean Ribault Middle School offer ?
Jean Ribault Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jean Ribault Middle School part of?
Jean Ribault Middle School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Jean Ribault Middle School located?
Jean Ribault Middle School is located in the Ribault neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Ribault.
School Calendar
View the Jean Ribault Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i use to go to jean ribault middle they had great academics, and there facilities were so nice but the only thing they did have was art class, band class, cooin class, sawin class,drama class.i would like if some of them things would come to that school or somebody or come one can make that. i think that the students that goes there or goin there they would like it.
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