Excellent
#41 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Bak Middle School of the Arts
Middle School · Palm Beach · West Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach middle school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1725 ECHO LAKE DR, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
- Math 95% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bak Middle School of the Arts score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bak Middle School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Palm Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,606
Median home value
$290,500
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–11 | 0.3 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Highridge Family CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Alternative Program CentralEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Our Sacred Academy Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 1.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #4 of 221
- District spending per student
- $13,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bak Middle School of the Arts is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bak Middle School of the Arts
Bak Middle School of the Arts is a public middle school in West Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 1,217 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Bak Middle School of the Arts
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bak Middle School of the Arts
What grades does Bak Middle School of the Arts serve?
Bak Middle School of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bak Middle School of the Arts?
Bak Middle School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bak Middle School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Bak Middle School of the Arts is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bak Middle School of the Arts rank in FL?
Bak Middle School of the Arts ranks #41 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bak Middle School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Bak Middle School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bak Middle School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bak Middle School of the Arts has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bak Middle School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Bak Middle School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bak Middle School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Bak Middle School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bak Middle School of the Arts?
21.1% of students at Bak Middle School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (561) 882-3870
- Area population (ZIP 33407)
- 34,728
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33407; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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