Serving 534 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Stilwell 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Stilwell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joseph Stilwell Middle School's student population of 534 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Stilwell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Stilwell Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#3198 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
41%
21%
White
30%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Stilwell Middle School's ranking?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School is ranked #3198 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Joseph Stilwell Middle School?
534 students attend Joseph Stilwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Joseph Stilwell Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Stilwell Middle School?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Stilwell Middle School offer ?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph Stilwell Middle School part of?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Joseph Stilwell Middle School located?
Joseph Stilwell Middle School is located in the Rolling Hills neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
School Reviews
5 9/8/2021
I liked it here when I went there. Had a lot of great teachers. I was also sent off to Mattie V. As well.
1 4/7/2017
This school is a joke. I've served this country for a long time there is not anything military about this place. My daughter was a straight A student until she attended this school. The teacher do not even try to reach out to the parents after the parents try to get a hold of the. You can forget about trying to talk to the principal. The sports program is a joke as well. DO NOT SEND YOUR KID THERE
2 5/30/2015
This school is a JOKE. The "sports" teams are beyond poorly organized. They never have anything together. The teachers do not communicate anything to the parents. Honestly, this place is PATHETIC. I am yanking my students from this school and will send them elsewhere next year. If you can opt out of sending your children to this dump please do so.
This school has the nerve to identify itself as a leadership school however, they only thing they have done is use the same outdated and poorly received teaching methods while they force the kids to wear uniforms. While I have nothing against uniforms, there is more to teaching leaders than making all the kids dress the same.
The grounds of this school are filthy, old and falling apart. How can they possibly expect any student to take pride in a school that clearly takes no pride in itself?
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