Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Watson B. Duncan Middle School serves 1,293 students in grades 6-8.
Watson B. Duncan Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Watson B. Duncan Middle School's student population of 1,293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,293 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Comparison
Watson B. Duncan Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Watson B. Duncan Middle School is 0.63, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #933 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 33% |
| Black | 15% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm Beach Gardens Timber Trace Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 73%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 977 students10
0.0 miles
5200 117th Ct N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6200 0 PK-5 977 - Palm Beach Gardens Franklin Academy Charter C Charter School
Math: 64% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 741 students10
1.3 miles
5651 Hood Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 348-2525 1.3 K-5 741 - Palm Beach Gardens Franklin Academy Charter D Charter School
Math: 74% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 373 students10
1.3 miles
5651 Hood Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 348-2525 1.3 6-8 373 - Palm Beach Gardens Marsh Pointe Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 894 students10
1.3 miles
12649 Ibiiza Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 366-6800 1.3 PK-5 894 - Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens High Adult Education Center
2.0 miles
4245 Holly Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 775-7268 2 n/a 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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