Highlands Middle School vs. Jean Ribault Middle School
Should you attend Highlands Middle School or Jean Ribault Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highlands Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jean Ribault Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Highlands 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Jean Ribault 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
697 students
679 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3172 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3290 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
206
210
Grade 7 Students
213
219
Grade 8 Students
278
250
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
77%
88%
% White
8%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
