- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, FL
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120048000702
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 24
- middle schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School ranks #19 of 24 middle schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 120048000702 · Jacksonville, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 20.6:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Matthew W. Gilbert 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 555
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
555 students
What this shows Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School compares
Matthew W. Gilbert 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 256 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 74.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
White 5.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthew W. Gilbert 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 | Similar 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 Matthew W. Gilbert 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
How many students attend Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
85.5% of students at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is African American at 80.7% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School rank among middle schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School ranks #19 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 Matthew W. Gilbert 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.