WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL vs INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 5.4/10. In math proficiency, INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL leads at 82.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
5.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,134 students
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jupiter, FL
8.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,172 students
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| Metric | WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.0 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 2.5 | 8.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.4% | 23.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #2,831 of 3,811 | #326 of 3,811 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 68.0% | 82.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | 1,172 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.4% | 23.1% |
| District | PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH |
| City | Palm Beach Gardens | Jupiter |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Palm Beach Gardens (33418) | Jupiter (33458) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,405 | $107,626 |
| Median Home Value | $608,500 | $550,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,304 | $2,090 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 59.0% | 49.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 23 min |