Boca Raton Community Middle School

1251 Nw 8th St
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,313 students in grades 6-8, Boca Raton Community Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boca Raton Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Boca Raton Community Middle School's student population of 1,313 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Boca Raton Community Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boca Raton Community Middle School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#970 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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59%
48%
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61%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
36%
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Black
12%
21%
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White
45%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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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 Boca Raton Community Middle School's ranking?
Boca Raton Community Middle School is ranked #970 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boca Raton Community Middle School often compared to?
Boca Raton Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Omni Middle School, Don Estridge High Tech Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Boca Raton Community Middle School?
1,313 students attend Boca Raton Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Boca Raton Community Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boca Raton Community Middle School?
Boca Raton Community Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Boca Raton Community Middle School offer ?
Boca Raton Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Boca Raton Community Middle School part of?
Boca Raton Community Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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