For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,569 students in 32206, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32206, FL are Springfield Middle School, Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 32206 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 32206, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32206, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2034 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Gr: 5-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1424 Franklin St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6700
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Mattie V Rutherford Alt Educational Center
Alternative School
1514 Hubbard St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6782
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6782
Gr: 4-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 32206, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 32206, FL include Springfield Middle School, Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 32206?
4 public middle schools are located in 32206.
What is the racial composition of students in 32206?
32206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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