FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

3787 UNIVERSITY CLUB BLVD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277

www.duvalschools.org/fcm

401 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fort Caroline Middle School, located in the Arlington area of Jacksonville, Florida, serves as a public institution within the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility. By offering a diverse curriculum that encompasses core subjects alongside elective programs, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond, emphasizing both academic excellence and character development.

In addition to its classroom instruction, Fort Caroline Middle School promotes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on building a strong partnership with parents and the local community to enhance student engagement and school spirit. Through its focus on a safe and inclusive campus culture, Fort Caroline strives to meet the unique needs of its middle school learners while helping them navigate the transition into young adulthood.

401

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	39
Black	256
Asian	8
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
256 (63.8%)
White
74 (18.5%)
Hispanic
39 (9.7%)
Two or More
19 (4.7%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)745-4927
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/fcm
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 138

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	138
Grade 7	121
Grade 8	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT CAROLINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	60.1%
Male	160	39.9%

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