Below Average
#2956 of 3,778 schools in FL
Mandarin Middle School
Middle School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5100 HOOD RD, Jacksonville, FL 32257
- Math 43% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mandarin Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mandarin Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,180
Median home value
$305,000
Median rent
$1,441/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Cyber Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,331 | Compare → |
| Florida Cyber Charter Academy at ClayCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Florida Cyber Charter Academy at OsceolaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 931 | Compare → |
| Christ's Church AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #126 of 194
- District spending per student
- $11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mandarin Middle School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mandarin Middle School
Mandarin Middle School is a public middle school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 1,143 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,956 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mandarin Middle School
What grades does Mandarin Middle School serve?
Mandarin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mandarin Middle School?
Mandarin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandarin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandarin Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mandarin Middle School rank in FL?
Mandarin Middle School ranks #2,956 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mandarin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mandarin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mandarin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mandarin Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mandarin Middle School a charter school?
No, Mandarin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mandarin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mandarin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mandarin Middle School?
33.0% of students at Mandarin Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (904) 292-0555
- Area population (ZIP 32257)
- 41,791
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32257; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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