D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Southside Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2948 KNIGHTS LN E, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Florida
Growth
D
Students gain 0.62 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
814
Students
enrolled
19.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%0/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.62 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.84 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −49 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−27 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency24% (−22 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%27%reading -36 pts, math -38 pts1st percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%17%reading -32 pts, math -29 pts1st percentile (list)
Asian32%47%reading -47 pts, math -35 pts1st percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -26 pts, math -26 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income23%26%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2948 KNIGHTS LN E
City Jacksonville
ZIP Code 32216
District 1200480
NCES School ID 120048000737
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 32216

Understanding the community around Southside Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,536
Per Capita Income $38,075
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $226,600
Median Rent $1,228
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
View full data for ZIP 32216 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southside Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 50.1%
Black 23.2%
White 14.6%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More Races 3.1%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 814
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Southside Middle School?
Southside Middle School has 814 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.9:1.
What grades does Southside Middle School serve?
Southside Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southside Middle School receive per student?
Southside Middle School receives $11,534 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southside Middle School in 32216 ▼
Avg Home Value
$263,393
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,573
1-Year Change
+1.7%
% Renters
52.6%

Other Schools in 32216

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026