Serving 1,437 students in grades 6-8, L C Swain 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L C Swain Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
L C Swain Middle School's student population of 1,437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L C Swain Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L C Swain Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3097 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
74%
36%
Black
15%
21%
White
7%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L C Swain Middle School's ranking?
L C Swain Middle School is ranked #3097 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are L C Swain Middle School often compared to?
L C Swain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tradewinds Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend L C Swain Middle School?
1,437 students attend L C Swain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of L C Swain Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L C Swain Middle School?
L C Swain Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does L C Swain Middle School offer ?
L C Swain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is L C Swain Middle School part of?
L C Swain Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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