In the suburban neighborhood of Golden Glades, you will find a school with a mission to build empowered, competent and confident students. Kernan Middle School impacts lives through a dedicated vision to prepare each student for high school. With the options of standard, advanced and gifted core classes, academic challenges await at Kernan Middle. Some students may even qualify to earn high school or pre-college credit.
Kernan Middle School students benefit from extracurricular clubs that support artistic pursuits such as drama club or band. The athletic department supports a diverse range of sports throughout the year such as football, basketball, soccer and swimming. Golf, track and cheerleading are a few other competitive sports offered on this bustling campus.
Kernan has a relatively large student body compared to other schools in Jacksonville, Florida; however, the student-to-teacher ratio is slightly better than the state average, while achievement scores remain steady. Kernan Middle is also known to support and accommodate students using inclusion and self-contained settings with experienced educators.
Located on Kernan Boulevard, the school is a short drive to the nearby neighborhood grocers and other local retailers. Kernan Middle School shares the same mascot as the neighboring University of North Florida, the Osprey.
Kernan Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2271 Kernan Blvd S,
Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Julie A Hemphill
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Niche Grade
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
40.3%
GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
31%
State Average
22%
Science
26%
State Average
26%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
606:1
Student Diversity
Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
White
39.3%
Black
23.1%
Hispanic
22.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Two or more races
7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/18/2024
Kernan middle school is a great neighborhood school. They take student success and safety very seriously and they also are more interested in the whole student than just how well they can take a test.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/19/2024
My daughter attends KMS and absolutely loves it! I have only wonderful things to say about their Principal, the GATE program, and their PTSA. Lots of amazing events highlighting music and art programs, talent shows, school carnivals, dances... always something fun happening on campus. Schedule a tou...
1/18/2024
Kernan middle school is a great neighborhood school that has served both of my gifted children well.
1/18/2024
Kernan Middle School has served my children well, the teachers care deeply about each of their students, they are preparing the students for not just tests but for life.
1/12/2024
Positive experience at Kernan Middle School for both of my children. Excellent teachers, diverse student body with programs, sports and activities for everyone
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Golden Glades/The Woods
List Price Range
$335K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
73
Average Home Value
$546,743
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
38%
Household Income
$106,362
% of College Grads
40.2%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,093 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
38.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,327 - $2,317 per month
- The Point at Tamaya
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 620+ Sq Ft
- 3050 Tamaya Blvd
- Jacksonville, FL
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$1,530 - $2,307 per month
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- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 895+ Sq Ft
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- Jacksonville, FL
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Parks in this Area
Castaway Island Preserve
- Boating
- Fishing
- Grills
Marsh Sound Community Playground & Pool
Patton Park
- Football
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Alimacani Elementary School Park
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