Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Tel:
(561)882-3870
- Bak Middle School Of The Arts serves 1,357 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Bak Middle School Of The Arts placed in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Bak Middle School Of The Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Bak Middle School Of The Arts's student population of 1,357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,357 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bak Middle School Of The Arts is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bak Middle School Of The Arts is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #11 out of 3,601 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 31% |
| Black | 12% | 23% |
| White | 54% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bak Middle School Of The Arts is Highridge Family Center (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Highridge Family Center (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highridge Family Center (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Palm Beach Highridge Family Center Alternative School
Grades: 3-12 | 37 students
0.8 miles
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)494-0015 0.8 3-12 37 - West Palm Beach Palm Beach Regional Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 35 students
1.1 miles
1100 45th St Ste A
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)357-5930 1.1 4-12 35 - West Palm Beach Believers Academy Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 122 students
1.2 miles
5840 Corporate Way Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)340-2507 1.2 9-12 122 - West Palm Beach The Learning Center At The Els Center Of Excellence Special Education School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 113 students
1.2 miles
5800 Corporate Way Ste 101
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)640-0270 1.2 PK-8 113 - West Palm Beach Alternative Program North Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.3 miles
5400 East Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)494-0031 1.3 6-12 n/a
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| 5 This school is awesome it has a lot of things to do there - Posted by Student/Alumni - Stephanie |
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