MATTHEW W. GILBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL

MATTHEW W. GILBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 435 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, MATTHEW W. GILBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MATTHEW W. GILBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in the Eastside neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida, and is part of the Duval County Public Schools district. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and carries a deep sense of local history, named in honor of Matthew William Gilbert, a prominent educator and community leader who was a significant figure in Jacksonville’s African American educational history during the mid-20th century.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for high school success by emphasizing core academic standards, character development, and community engagement. As part of the Duval County district, it offers a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to meet the diverse social and educational needs of its student body. For families interested in current academic performance data, specific programs, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an official presence on the district website at [duvalschools.org/matthewgilbert](http://www.duvalschools.org/matthewgilbert).

For more information, contact MATTHEW W. GILBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL at (904) 630-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.