Kirby-smith Middle School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(904) 630-6600
Kirby-smith Middle School serves 854 students in grades 6-8.
Kirby-smith Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Kirby-smith Middle School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 854 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kirby-smith Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kirby-smith Middle School is 0.58, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #926 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 33% |
| Black | 58% | 22% |
| White | 29% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Kirby-smith Middle School is Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Ed Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 47% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
0.2 miles
101 W 12th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6550 0.2 PK-5 705 - Jacksonville Mattie V Rutherford Alternative Ed Center Alternative School Grades: 4-9 | 60 students
0.5 miles
1514 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6782 0.5 4-9 60 - Jacksonville Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 106 students10
0.8 miles
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819 0.8 6-12 106 - Jacksonville R L Brown Gifted And Talented Academy Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 344 students10
0.8 miles
1535 Milnor St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6570 0.8 K-5 344 - Jacksonville Andrew Jackson High School Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 447 students10
0.9 miles
3816 N Main St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950 0.9 9-12 447
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