Northwestern 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 was 25% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
596 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
34%
Black
(19-20)90%
22%
White
(19-20)5%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
596 students attend Northwestern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Northwestern Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Northwestern Middle School offer ?
Northwestern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwestern Middle School part of?
Northwestern Middle School is part of Duval School District.
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