ROBERT H. JENKINS JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

ROBERT H. JENKINS JUNIOR MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PUTNAM school district, located in PALATKA, FL with about 516 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, ROBERT H. JENKINS JUNIOR MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

ROBERT H. JENKINS JUNIOR MIDDLE School is a public educational institution located in Palatka, Florida, serving the Putnam County School District. Situated on North 19th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, social development, and personal growth for middle school-aged students. The school functions as a core part of the local community, emphasizing the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school's official online presence serves as a hub for parents, students, and faculty to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. By providing resources such as school news and administrative contact information, the institution strives to maintain transparent communication with the Palatka community. Overall, ROBERT H. JENKINS JUNIOR MIDDLE remains committed to its mission of preparing students for future success through a structured and supportive learning environment.

For more information, contact ROBERT H. JENKINS JUNIOR MIDDLE at (386) 329-0588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1100 N 19TH ST
PALATKA, FL 32177-2075
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ROBERT H. JENKINS JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PALATKA, FL with about 516 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PUTNAM
Total Students:
516
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 516 students

White
47.3%
Black or African American
41.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
0.4%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.