Palm Springs Middle School

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Palm Springs Middle School ranks 793 rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palm Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Palm Springs, Florida, serving 1,521 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palm Springs Middle School stands out for its strong performance in certain subject areas, particularly Algebra 1 and Geometry, where it outperforms the district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges in other areas, such as Civics and 8th grade Science, where it lags behind. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 22.7% to 26.2% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Palm Beach district, such as Bear Lakes Middle School, Lantana Middle School, and Roosevelt Middle School, Palm Springs Middle School generally performs better on test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry. However, it lags behind in areas like Civics and 8th grade Science. The nearby schools have similar demographic profiles, with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students and varying levels of chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

1560 Kirk Rd
Palm Springs, FL 33406

(561) 434-3300

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
793^rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,186

Feeder schools for Palm Springs Middle School:

Elementary:	Berkshire Elementary School
	Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 1,521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.6%

African American:

18.9%

White:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palm Springs Middle School ranks worse than 66.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 24^th among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.96. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.6%), African American (18.9%), White (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Springs Middle School is 16.8, which is the 13^th best among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Palm Springs Middle School employs 90.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Springs Middle School is $12,186, which is the 14^th highest among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Springs Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Springs Middle School 793^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Palm Springs Middle School in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palm Springs Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	38.87	391^st	593	34.1%
2005	43.28	368^th	602	38.9%
2006	41.89	420^th	675	37.8%
2007	57.23	328^th	736	55.4%
2008	56.68	348^th	740	53.0%
2009	57.93	352^nd	780	54.9%
2010	58.89	372^nd	839	55.7%
2011	58.93	392^nd	891	56.0%
2012	53.13	433^rd	897	51.7%
2013	49.16	500^th	956	47.7%
2014	39.21	615^th	999	38.4%
2016	40.27	591^st	997	40.7%
2017	36.25	662^nd	1031	35.8%
2018	35.48	674^th	1035	34.9%
2019	35.95	726^th	1099	33.9%
2021	24.23	879^th	1136	22.6%
2022	29.38	828^th	1148	27.9%
2023	25.35	904^th	1177	23.2%
2024	34.96	793^rd	1196	33.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palm Springs Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1311	96	36	211	7	n/a	n/a	0	1661
1989	1319	99	37	245	7	n/a	n/a	0	1707
1990	1295	121	39	296	0	n/a	n/a	0	1751
1991	1315	111	29	342	4	n/a	n/a	0	1801
1992	1122	114	28	349	5	n/a	n/a	0	1618
1993	1115	121	25	399	5	n/a	n/a	0	1665
1994	1161	150	23	443	6	n/a	n/a	0	1783
1995	1127	226	31	560	6	n/a	n/a	0	1950
1996	1127	226	31	560	6	n/a	n/a	0	1950
1997	859	246	31	525	5	n/a	n/a	0	1666
1998	749	230	32	497	4	n/a	n/a	0	1512
1999	719	290	36	516	3	n/a	n/a	0	1564
2000	656	276	24	570	3	n/a	n/a	0	1529
2001	666	302	22	629	3	n/a	n/a	0	1622
2002	594	344	26	856	10	n/a	n/a	0	1830
2003	594	344	26	856	10	n/a	n/a	0	1830
2004	550	300	32	916	9	n/a	n/a	0	1807
2005	520	296	32	1007	12	n/a	n/a	0	1867
2006	390	218	23	716	7	n/a	n/a	0	1354
2007	373	223	30	727	6	n/a	n/a	58	1417
2008	375	242	36	824	11	n/a	n/a	72	1560
2009	356	251	28	947	7	n/a	n/a	75	1664
2010	384	249	18	880	3	n/a	n/a	35	1569
2011	311	232	9	940	8	3	28	0	1531
2012	259	257	14	951	11	1	21	0	1514
2013	261	293	18	1044	11	1	22	0	1650
2014	219	304	18	1028	12	1	26	0	1608
2015	187	270	12	1009	10	3	22	0	1513
2016	151	271	15	1002	9	1	24	0	1473
2017	164	284	15	1041	9	2	25	0	1540
2018	179	290	13	1118	6	3	34	0	1643
2019	159	269	16	1096	9	4	32	0	1585
2020	131	262	20	1125	10	3	36	0	1587
2021	125	276	24	1058	10	2	29	0	1524
2022	146	271	27	1024	10	0	23	0	1501
2023	125	287	25	1043	12	2	27	0	1521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palm Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1661	89.0	18.6	26.8
1989	1707	87.0	19.6	25.7
1990	1751	94.0	18.6	28.2
1991	1801	97.0	18.5	30.1
1992	1618	91.0	17.7	n/a
1993	1665	85.0	19.6	36.6
1994	1783	100.0	17.8	41.4
1995	1950	117.0	16.7	38
1996	1950	117.0	16.7	38
1997	1666	91.0	18.3	38.4
1998	1512	89.0	17.0	52
1999	1564	91.0	17.2	68.1
2000	1529	93.0	16.4	71.6
2001	1622	82.0	19.8	71.5
2002	1830	105.0	17.4	75.2
2003	1830	105.0	17.4	75.2
2004	1807	105.0	17.2	75.8
2005	1867	117.0	16.0	72.5
2006	1354	93.0	14.6	68
2007	1417	90.0	15.7	64.8
2008	1560	94.5	16.5	59.8
2009	1664	118.0	16.4	65.6
2010	1569	91.5	17.1	69.8
2011	1531	89.5	17.1	72.8
2012	1514	91.0	16.6	77.3
2013	1650	96.0	17.1	80.8
2014	1608	95.0	16.9	82.5
2015	1513	91.0	16.6	83.1
2016	1473	93.0	15.8	85.6
2017	1540	89.0	17.3	85.8
2018	1643	92.0	17.8	83.7
2019	1585	93.0	17.0	82.8
2020	1587	91.0	17.4	82
2021	1524	91.0	16.7	91.5
2022	1501	97.5	15.3	88.6
2023	1521	90.3	16.8	71.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palm Springs Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1661	89.0	18.6	26.8
1989	1707	87.0	19.6	25.7
1990	1751	94.0	18.6	28.2
1991	1801	97.0	18.5	30.1
1992	1618	91.0	17.7	n/a
1993	1665	85.0	19.6	36.6
1994	1783	100.0	17.8	41.4
1995	1950	117.0	16.7	38
1996	1950	117.0	16.7	38
1997	1666	91.0	18.3	38.4
1998	1512	89.0	17.0	52
1999	1564	91.0	17.2	68.1
2000	1529	93.0	16.4	71.6
2001	1622	82.0	19.8	71.5
2002	1830	105.0	17.4	75.2
2003	1830	105.0	17.4	75.2
2004	1807	105.0	17.2	75.8
2005	1867	117.0	16.0	72.5
2006	1354	93.0	14.6	68
2007	1417	90.0	15.7	64.8
2008	1560	94.5	16.5	59.8
2009	1664	118.0	16.4	65.6
2010	1569	91.5	17.1	69.8
2011	1531	89.5	17.1	72.8
2012	1514	91.0	16.6	77.3
2013	1650	96.0	17.1	80.8
2014	1608	95.0	16.9	82.5
2015	1513	91.0	16.6	83.1
2016	1473	93.0	15.8	85.6
2017	1540	89.0	17.3	85.8
2018	1643	92.0	17.8	83.7
2019	1585	93.0	17.0	82.8
2020	1587	91.0	17.4	82
2021	1524	91.0	16.7	91.5
2022	1501	97.5	15.3	88.6
2023	1521	90.3	16.8	71.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palm Springs Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$693 (9.3%)	$6,767 (90.7%)	$7,460
2019	$803 (9.7%)	$7,511 (90.3%)	$8,314
2020	$755 (8.4%)	$8,220 (91.6%)	$8,975
2021	$1,004 (10.3%)	$8,702 (89.7%)	$9,706
2022	$2,202 (19.1%)	$9,309 (80.9%)	$11,510
2023	$1,954 (16.0%)	$10,232 (84.0%)	$12,186

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Springs Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 726^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 904^th of 1177 Middle schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Springs Middle School)	42	39	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Springs Middle School)	38	29	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Springs Middle School)	42	37	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Springs Middle School)	28	13	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Springs Middle School)	49	38	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Springs Middle School)	46	31	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Palm Springs Middle School)	45	37	8%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Palm Springs Middle School)	63	48	15%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Springs Middle School)	90	76	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Palm Springs Middle School)	90	76	14%
End of Course Geometry (Palm Beach)	61	53	8%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1585	1521	4%
African American	269	287	6.7%
American Indian	9	12	33.3%
Asian	16	25	56.3%
Hispanic	1096	1043	4.8%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	159	125	21.4%
Two or More Races	32	27	15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.8%	71.9%	10.8%

Schools Near Palm Springs Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palm Springs Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1560 Kirk Rd	Palm Springs	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 434-3300	1,521	90	16.8	71.9%	125 (8.2%)	287 (18.9%)	1,043 (68.6%)	25 (1.6%)	12 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	27 (1.8%)	35	793^rd of 1196 public middle schools	33.7%		25.3	904^th of 1177 public middle schools	23.2%	111	41.0	35.0	42.0	39.0	27.0	55.0	41.0	85.0	79.0	48.0	$12,186	$1,954	$10,232
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School Palm	Public, Charter	6-8	2845 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	349	15	23.2	84.5%	30 (8.6%)	45 (12.9%)	259 (74.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	36.2	777^th of 1196 public middle schools	35.0%		31.4	825^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.9%	48	49.0	38.0	42.0	46.0	50.0	51.0	22.0	73.0		48.0	$9,704	$1,045	$8,658
Lake Worth Community Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1300 Barnett Dr	Lake Worth	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 540-5500	1,249	57	21.9	75.0%	56 (4.5%)	266 (21.3%)	840 (67.3%)	11 (0.9%)	62 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.1%)	13.9	1065^th of 1196 public middle schools	11.0%		10.7	1077^th of 1177 public middle schools	8.5%	12	26.0	23.0	24.0	28.0	15.0	40.0	17.0	85.0	97.0	40.0	$11,155	$1,750	$9,405
L C Swain Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5332 Lake Worth Rd	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 649-6900	1,451	83	17.4	74.1%	104 (7.2%)	229 (15.8%)	1,072 (73.9%)	20 (1.4%)	15 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.8%)	21	985^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.6%		20.2	977^th of 1177 public middle schools	17.0%	8	34.0	26.0	32.0	31.0	27.0	47.0	24.0	94.0	100.0	32.0	$11,685	$1,828	$9,857
Conniston Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3630 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 802-5400	1,075	65	16.5	73.5%	115 (10.7%)	179 (16.7%)	749 (69.7%)	12 (1.1%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.1%)	32.8	829^th of 1196 public middle schools	30.7%		23.6	928^th of 1177 public middle schools	21.2%	99	42.0	36.0	45.0	38.0	23.0	56.0	34.0	85.0	90.0	57.0	$12,576	$1,873	$10,703
Okeeheelee Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2200 Pinehurst Dr	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 434-3200	1,377	76	18.2	68.0%	106 (7.7%)	238 (17.3%)	989 (71.8%)	11 (0.8%)	13 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	17 (1.2%)	38.2	743^rd of 1196 public middle schools	37.9%		32.9	801^st of 1177 public middle schools	31.9%	58	44.0	42.0	38.0	47.0	18.0	65.0	34.0	96.0	90.0	55.0	$11,366	$1,900	$9,466
Tradewinds Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5090 Haverhill Rd S	Greenacres	33463	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 493-6400	912	51	18.0	73.8%	80 (8.8%)	321 (35.2%)	447 (49.0%)	19 (2.1%)	18 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.9%)	20.9	988^th of 1196 public middle schools	17.4%		17.3	1011^th of 1177 public middle schools	14.1%	23	36.0	21.0	39.0	20.0	15.0	45.0	31.0	54.0	70.0	44.0	$12,573	$2,005	$10,566
Bear Lakes Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3505 Shenandoah Blvd	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 615-7700	842	57	14.7	74.1%	42 (5.0%)	579 (68.8%)	196 (23.3%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.9%)	20	999^th of 1196 public middle schools	16.5%		17.2	1014^th of 1177 public middle schools	13.8%	15	36.0	29.0	33.0	32.0	31.0	37.0	23.0	76.0	72.0	45.0	$14,262	$2,567	$11,694
Lantana Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1225 W Drew St	Lantana	33462	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 540-3400	801	53	15.2	78.4%	61 (7.6%)	325 (40.6%)	376 (46.9%)	10 (1.2%)	15 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.5%)	17.2	1035^th of 1196 public middle schools	13.5%		24.5	916^th of 1177 public middle schools	22.2%	119	34.0	28.0	32.0	40.0	20.0	33.0	19.0	69.0	94.0	59.0	$15,378	$2,429	$12,948
Roosevelt Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1900 N Australian Ave	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 822-0200	851	61	13.9	80.4%	13 (1.5%)	550 (64.6%)	253 (29.7%)	14 (1.6%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	46.4	637^th of 1196 public middle schools	46.7%		36.1	752^nd of 1177 public middle schools	36.1%	115	50.0	42.0	43.0	61.0	26.0	73.0	33.0	63.0		59.0	$15,387	$2,165	$13,222

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What district is Palm Springs Middle School in?

Palm Beach

Is Palm Springs Middle School a good school?

Palm Springs Middle School ranks 793^rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Palm Springs Middle School?

Students at Palm Springs Middle School are 69% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Palm Springs Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,521 students attended Palm Springs Middle School.

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