- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Joseph Stilwell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Stilwell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000744
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Stilwell Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Stilwell Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Stilwell Middle School ranks #16 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Joseph Stilwell Middle School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 120048000744 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 14.8:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Joseph Stilwell Middle School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Joseph Stilwell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 489
Joseph Stilwell Middle School
489 students
What this shows Joseph Stilwell Middle School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Stilwell Middle School compares
Joseph Stilwell Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
White 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Joseph Stilwell Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Stilwell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Stilwell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Stilwell Middle School
How many students attend Joseph Stilwell Middle School?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School has 489 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Stilwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Stilwell Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Stilwell Middle School?
68.5% of students at Joseph Stilwell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Stilwell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Stilwell Middle School is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Stilwell Middle School?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph Stilwell Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Stilwell Middle School ranks #16 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Joseph Stilwell Middle School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.