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Best 32216 Florida Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,765 students in 32216, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 32216, FL are River City Science Academy, Youth Development Center and Southside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32216 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32216, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 32216, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 989 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 Parental Home Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Southside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2948 Knights Ln E
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 739-5238
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Duval Charter Scholars Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Scholars Way
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-1536
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
River City Science Academy Southeast
Charter School
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: K-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 465:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 32216 Florida

32216, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Daniel Memorial School (Closed 2004)
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Gateway Community Services (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
3747 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
River City Science Academy Southeast (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7565 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 390-2000
Virtue Arts And Science High School (Closed 2018)
1824 Dean Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 864-6141
Gr: 9-11 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 32216, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 32216, FL include River City Science Academy, Youth Development Center and Southside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32216?
5 public middle schools are located in 32216.
What is the racial composition of students in 32216?
32216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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