Jinks Middle School vs. Merritt Brown Middle School
Should I attend Jinks Middle School or Merritt Brown Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jinks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades 6-8, Jinks 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Merritt Brown 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
504 students
677 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2238 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2478 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
186
245
Grade 7 Students
157
221
Grade 8 Students
161
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
22%
8%
% Black
30%
7%
% White
37%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
