Serving 1,212 students in grades 6-8, Fruit Cove Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fruit Cove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fruit Cove Middle School's student population of 1,212 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fruit Cove Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruit Cove Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruit Cove Middle School's ranking?
Fruit Cove Middle School is ranked #317 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fruit Cove Middle School often compared to?
Fruit Cove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Switzerland Point Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fruit Cove Middle School?
1,212 students attend Fruit Cove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fruit Cove Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruit Cove Middle School?
Fruit Cove Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruit Cove Middle School offer ?
Fruit Cove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fruit Cove Middle School part of?
Fruit Cove Middle School is part of St. Johns School District.
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