Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Eugene Butler 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 was 34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)34%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)26%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
85%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Eugene Butler Middle School?
486 students attend Eugene Butler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Eugene Butler Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eugene Butler Middle School?
Eugene Butler Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eugene Butler Middle School offer ?
Eugene Butler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eugene Butler Middle School part of?
Eugene Butler Middle School is part of Duval School District.
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