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Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School vs. Highlands Middle School

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School Overview

School
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
1424 Franklin St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
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10
Bottom 50%
Highlands Middle School
10913 Pine Estates Rd E
Jacksonville, FL 32218
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10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades 6-8, Matthew W. Gilbert 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 689 students in grades 6-8, Highlands 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
622 students
689 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlands Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlands Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Duval School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3566 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2962 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlands Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Duval School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlands Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
182
219
Grade 7 Students
225
231
Grade 8 Students
215
239

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
84%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlands Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Duval School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlands Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Duval School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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