DUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL

2000 3RD ST N
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

www.duvalschools.org/fms

1,140 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School, located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, is a well-established institution within the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving students in the coastal community, the school is known for its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which often plays a role in its school culture and environmental focus. As a middle school, it caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school while fostering both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to state standards while providing various extracurricular opportunities to engage students beyond the classroom. Fletcher Middle is recognized for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school through various elective programs, athletics, and clubs. By maintaining a focus on community and collaboration, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in both local school spirit and broader district-wide initiatives.

1,140

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNCAN U. FLETCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	719
Hispanic	215
Black	121
Asian	24
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
719 (63.1 %)
Hispanic
215 (18.9 %)
Black
121 (10.6 %)
Two or More
56 (4.9 %)
Asian
24 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)247-5929
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/fms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
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 6 384

Grade 7 359

Grade 8 397