Kernan Middle School in Jacksonville, Florida on �ǿմ�ý

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kernan Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7481983,"projectId":9128818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks for our students during testing days! Your contribution made a big difference — students were able to stay focused, energized, and positive throughout long testing sessions.\r\nMany of our students shared how much they appreciated having something to eat to keep their energy up, and it helped create a calm, encouraging environment in the classroom. Because of your kindness, our students felt cared for and better prepared to do their best.\r\nWe're so grateful for your thoughtfulness and for believing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1741367857678,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-state-testing-days/9128818/","projectTitle":"Snacks for State Testing Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Close","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7481983_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665391219307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7481983"},{"teacherId":7481983,"projectId":8942762,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous funding of the project that provided copy paper and bright colored paper for our math assignments and anchor charts. Your support has made a significant difference in my students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you provided, I was able to create more engaging and visually appealing lessons. The colorful paper helped bring our anchor charts to life, making it easier for students to understand and retain important math concepts. The extra copy paper allowed us to produce more high-quality assignments and worksheets, giving students more opportunities to practice and reinforce their learning.\r\n\r\nYour contribution directly enhanced our ability to foster a dynamic classroom environment. We were Your contribution directly enhanced our ability to foster a dynamic classroom environment. We were able to incorporate creative, hands-on activities that made math feel more interactive and accessible. My students, especially those who benefit from visual learning, were able to engage with the content in a more meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your impact on our classroom is immeasurable, and I truly appreciate your commitment to supporting our learning needs.","fullyFundedDate":1731531731017,"projectUrl":"project/math-worksheets-that-motivate-students/8942762/","projectTitle":"Math Worksheets That Motivate Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Close","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7481983_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665391219307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7481983"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72514","uses�ǿմ�ý":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1086,"numTeachers":72,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":36,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.6,"schoolId":72514,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kernan Middle School on @�ǿմ�ý:","schoolName":"Kernan Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/duval-county-public-schools/kernan-middle-school/72514"}

Kernan Middle School

Join the 122 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

Kernan Middle School is an urban public school in Jacksonville, Florida that is part of Duval County Public Schools. It serves 1,086 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.1:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on �ǿմ�ý.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,086 Students

72 Teachers

2271 Kernan Blvd S

Jacksonville, FL 32246 View local requests

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Kernan Middle School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a �ǿմ�ý teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Kernan Middle School Teachers on �ǿմ�ý

�ǿմ�ý is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how �ǿմ�ý works

Kernan Middle School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Kernan Middle School Support on �ǿմ�ý Last updated Dec 16, 2025

�ǿմ�ý makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.