Watson B. Duncan Middle School
- Watson B. Duncan Middle School serves 1,233 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Watson B. Duncan Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Watson B. Duncan Middle School's student population of 1,233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,233 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Watson B. Duncan Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Watson B. Duncan Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #639 out of 3,601 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 32% |
| Black | 15% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Watson B. Duncan Middle School is Palm Beach Gardens High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Franklin Academy Charter D (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Timber Trace Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm Beach Gardens Timber Trace Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 866 students
0.0 miles
5200 117th Ct N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561)366-6200 0.0 PK-5 866 - Palm Beach Gardens Franklin Academy Charter C Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 867 students
1.3 miles
5651 Hood Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561)348-2525 1.3 K-5 867 - Palm Beach Gardens Franklin Academy Charter D Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 407 students
1.3 miles
5651 Hood Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561)348-2525 1.3 6-8 407 - Palm Beach Gardens Marsh Pointe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 923 students
1.3 miles
12649 Ibiiza Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561)366-6800 1.3 PK-5 923 - Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens High Adult Education Center Grades: AE
2.0 miles
4245 Holly Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561)775-7268 2.0 AE n/a
School Reviews
| 5 This was and awesome school. The teachers were very nice and KNEW how to teach. It had many different types of clubs and sports, and the buildings were livable. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Be.mh |
| 2 Academics are good and other activitys are good. But I do not recaomend this school this is the worst school ever because the bullys, every day i get bullyed and threatend and mugged. - Posted by Student/Alumni - asxaf |
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