Very Good
#1403 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 37% in state
Western Pines Community Middle
Middle School · Palm Beach · Royal Palm Beach, FL
A Palm Beach middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5949 140TH AVE N, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
- Math 61% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Pines Community Middle score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Pines Community Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,637/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Royal 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
$89,329
Median home value
$400,900
Median rent
$1,887/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33411; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Crestwood Community MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Bak Middle School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,217 | Compare → |
| Don Estridge High Tech Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,270 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Palm Beach
- Schools in district
- 235
- Rank in district
- #113 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
Western Pines Community Middle is listed in PALM BEACH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Pines Community Middle
Western Pines Community Middle is a public middle school in Royal Palm Beach, FL, part of Palm Beach, serving approximately 1,042 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,403 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Pines Community Middle
What grades does Western Pines Community Middle serve?
Western Pines Community Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Western Pines Community Middle?
Western Pines Community Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,042 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Pines Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Pines Community Middle is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Pines Community Middle rank in FL?
Western Pines Community Middle ranks #1,403 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Western Pines Community Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Pines Community Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Western Pines Community Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Pines Community Middle has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Western Pines Community Middle a charter school?
No, Western Pines Community Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Pines Community Middle a Title I school?
No, Western Pines Community Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Pines Community Middle?
38.5% of students at Western Pines Community Middle 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
- 1,042
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (561) 792-2500
- Area population (ZIP 33411)
- 75,299
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 33411; 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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