Below Average
#3086 of 3,778 schools in FL
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Middle School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1424 FRANKLIN ST, Jacksonville, FL 32206
- Math 23% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (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
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Matthew W. Gilbert 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,585
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
47.3%
Poverty rate
34.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32206; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattie V Rutherford Alt Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 4–8 | 0.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Springfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 875 | Compare → |
| Lavilla School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 993 | Compare → |
| Mt. Herman Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duval
- Schools in district
- 208
- Rank in district
- #132 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
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is a public middle school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 622 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,086 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
What grades does Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School serve?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School rank in FL?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School ranks #3,086 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School a charter school?
No, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School a Title I school?
No, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
83.8% of students at Matthew W. Gilbert 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
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (904) 630-6700
- Area population (ZIP 32206)
- 16,809
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 32206; 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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