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Fort Caroline Middle School vs. Arlington Middle School

Should you attend Fort Caroline Middle School or Arlington Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fort Caroline Middle School
3787 University Club Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Arlington Middle School
8141 Lone Star Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades 6-8, Fort Caroline 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 699 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 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
384 students
699 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Caroline Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arlington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Caroline Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arlington Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Caroline Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arlington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Caroline Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2950 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3443 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Caroline Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arlington Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
28%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Caroline Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Caroline Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Caroline Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arlington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fort Caroline Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arlington Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
130
213
Grade 7 Students
154
220
Grade 8 Students
100
266

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Caroline Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arlington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fort Caroline Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arlington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
65%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Caroline Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arlington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Caroline Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arlington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Caroline Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arlington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Caroline Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arlington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fort Caroline Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arlington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fort Caroline Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arlington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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