2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Kernan Middle School serves 1,213 students in grades 6-8.
Kernan Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kernan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Kernan Middle School's student population of 1,213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,213 students
This chart display total students of Kernan Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Kernan Middle School
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Kernan Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Kernan Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Kernan Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kernan Middle School is 0.74, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1739 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kernan Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kernan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kernan Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Kernan Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
35%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
23%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
41%
36%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kernan Middle School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in FL.
Diversity Score
0.74
This chart display the diversity score of Kernan Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kernan Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kernan Middle School's ranking?

Kernan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Kernan Middle School?

1,213 students attend Kernan Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Kernan Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Kernan Middle School?

Kernan Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Kernan Middle School offer ?

Kernan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Kernan Middle School part of?

Kernan Middle School is part of Duval School District.

School Calendar

View the Kernan Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Last Day of School (Fourth, Nine-Week Period Ends)
June 02, 2023 (Friday)

School Reviews

Review Kernan Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

New Study Shows Vending Machine Laws Yield Positive Health Results in Schools
New Study Shows Vending Machine Laws Yield Positive Health Results in Schools
We analyze on a new study that shows restricting sugary snacks in vending machines in schools resulted in less weight-gain over a three-year period.
New York City Schools: Teacher Rankings Released For First Time
New York City Schools: Teacher Rankings Released For First Time
Explore the controversial decision by New York schools to release 15,000 teacher performance rankings to the general public this week.
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?
I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links