Lake Worth Community Middle School
Tel:
(561)540-5500
- Lake Worth Community Middle School serves 1,048 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Lake Worth Community Middle School's student population of 1,048 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,048 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lake Worth Community Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lake Worth Community Middle School is 0.57, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3151 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 32% |
| Black | 27% | 22% |
| White | 6% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lake Worth Community Middle School is Lake Worth High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy For Positive Learning (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake Worth Highland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1167 students
0.7 miles
500 Highland Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561)202-0500 0.7 PK-5 1167 - Lake Worth North Grade Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 744 students
1.0 miles
824 N K St
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561)202-9300 1.0 K-5 744 - Lake Worth Academy For Positive Learning Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 133 students
1.1 miles
1200 N Dixie Hwy
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561)585-6104 1.1 K-8 133 - Lake Worth Lake Worth High Adult Education Center Grades: AE
1.1 miles
1701 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561)533-6363 1.1 AE n/a - Lake Worth Lake Worth High School Grades: 9-12 | 2685 students
1.1 miles
1701 Lake Worth Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561)533-6300 1.1 9-12 2685
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