KERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

2271 KERNAN BLVD S
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32276

www.duvalschools.org/kms

1,136 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kernan Middle School is a public school located in the Intracoastal West area of Jacksonville, Florida, operating under the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to support the social and emotional growth of middle school students during their transition to high school.

Academically, Kernan Middle School focuses on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school places a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for the modern workforce. Parents and community members are encouraged to be involved through the school’s active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various school-wide initiatives, creating a collaborative atmosphere dedicated to the overall success and achievement of the student body.

1,136

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	251
Black	262
Asian	92
Two or More	80
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
446 (39.3 %)
Black
262 (23.1 %)
Hispanic
251 (22.1 %)
Asian
92 (8.1 %)
Two or More
80 (7.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
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)220-1350
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/kms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
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 6 356

Grade 7 375

Grade 8 405

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	356
Grade 7	375
Grade 8	405

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KERNAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	507	44.6%
Male	629	55.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th