SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2948 KNIGHTS LN E
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

www.duvalschools.org/southside

844 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southside Middle School is a public school serving grades 6–8 in Jacksonville, Florida, and is part of the Duval County Public Schools district. Located in the Lakewood area, the school focuses on preparing students for high school success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal development during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its academic program, Southside Middle School encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities and school initiatives designed to build community and school spirit. By leveraging its affiliation with the Duval County school system, the school utilizes district-wide resources and standards to support student growth. Families interested in the specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings can find more information on the school’s official website at [duvalschools.org/southside](http://www.duvalschools.org/southside).

844

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	370
Black	210
Asian	70
Two or More	33
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
370 (43.8 %)
Black
210 (24.9 %)
White
153 (18.1 %)
Asian
70 (8.3 %)
Two or More
33 (3.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)739-5238
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/southside
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 274

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 300

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	274
Grade 7	270
Grade 8	300

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	368	43.6%
Male	476	56.4%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)