MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/mandarin

1,173 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mandarin Middle School, located at 5100 Hood Road in Jacksonville, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in the Duval County Public Schools district. It is widely recognized as a pillar of the Mandarin community, known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, character education, and college and career readiness. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond its core academics, Mandarin Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. The school is centrally located within a suburban setting, benefiting from strong community engagement and parental involvement. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, faculty, or school-specific policies, the official district website at [duvalschools.org/mandarin](http://www.duvalschools.org/mandarin) serves as the primary resource for news, calendars, and administrative updates.

1,173

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANDARIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	638
Hispanic	226
Black	192
Asian	38
Two or More	66
American Indian	13

White
638 (54.4 %)
Hispanic
226 (19.3 %)
Black
192 (16.4 %)
Two or More
66 (5.6 %)
Asian
38 (3.2 %)
American Indian
13 (1.1 %)

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)292-0555
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/mandarin
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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 6 358

Grade 7 387

Grade 8 428