Palm Beach Maritime Academy vs. Bear Lakes Middle School
Should I attend Palm Beach Maritime Academy or Bear Lakes Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palm Beach Maritime Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bear Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 925 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Palm Beach Maritime Academy 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 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Bear Lakes 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 19% (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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
925 students
810 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3307 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3280 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
-
Grade 1 Students
92
-
Grade 2 Students
97
-
Grade 3 Students
111
-
Grade 4 Students
94
-
Grade 5 Students
105
-
Grade 6 Students
122
292
Grade 7 Students
90
272
Grade 8 Students
117
246
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
42%
21%
% Black
34%
70%
% White
18%
5%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
