Serving 515 students in grades 7-8, Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
53%
21%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School?
515 students attend Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School?
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School offer ?
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School part of?
Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle School is part of Putnam School District.
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