Below Average
#2917 of 3,778 schools in FL
L C Swain Middle School
Middle School · Palm Beach · Greenacres, FL
A Palm Beach middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5332 LAKE WORTH RD, Greenacres, FL 33463
- Math 35% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L C Swain Middle School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L C Swain Middle School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,697
Median home value
$326,600
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33463; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Greenacres Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Tradewinds Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 852 | Compare → |
| Bak Middle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,217 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #190 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
L C Swain Middle School is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L C Swain Middle School
L C Swain Middle School is a public middle school in Greenacres, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 1,387 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,917 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L C Swain Middle School
What grades does L C Swain Middle School serve?
L C Swain Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend L C Swain Middle School?
L C Swain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L C Swain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at L C Swain Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L C Swain Middle School rank in FL?
L C Swain Middle School ranks #2,917 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is L C Swain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
L C Swain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 L C Swain Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L C Swain Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is L C Swain Middle School a charter school?
No, L C Swain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L C Swain Middle School a Title I school?
No, L C Swain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L C Swain Middle School?
70.5% of students at L C Swain Middle School 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
- 1,387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (561) 649-6900
- Area population (ZIP 33463)
- 64,916
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 33463; 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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