Western Pines Community Middle

Q: Is Western Pines Community Middle a good school?

Western Pines Community Middle ranks 308 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Western Pines Community Middle is a public middle school in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, serving 991 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state, Western Pines stands out for its strong academic performance and diverse student population.

Academically, Western Pines consistently ranks among the top 25-30% of middle schools in Florida, with students outperforming their peers in the district and state on a wide range of standardized tests, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and Statewide Science. In English Language Arts and Math, the school's proficiency rates are also higher than the district and state averages. This suggests Western Pines is effectively supporting student learning and achievement.

The school's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (30.37%) and Asian (4.24%) students. This diversity may contribute to the school's academic success and provide a rich learning environment. However, Western Pines has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2018-2019 to 22.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools like Bear Lakes Middle and Okeeheelee Middle. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate, at 42.48%, is lower than some nearby schools but higher than others, suggesting a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

5949 140th Ave N
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 792-2500

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,419

Students who attend Western Pines Community Middle usually attend:

High:

Seminole Ridge Community High School

Feeder schools for Western Pines Community Middle:

Elementary:	Acreage Pines Elementary School
	Golden Grove Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 1,042

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.6%

Hispanic:

32.9%

African American:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Pines Community Middle ranks better than 74.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.92. (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: White (45.6%), Hispanic (32.9%), African American (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Pines Community Middle is 18.9. 27 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Western Pines Community Middle employs 55 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Pines Community Middle is $11,419. 23 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Pines Community Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Western Pines Community Middle 308^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Western Pines Community Middle 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 Western Pines Community Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	70.83	165^th	593	72.2%
2005	74.77	129^th	602	78.6%
2006	74.90	156^th	675	76.9%
2007	74.54	174^th	736	76.4%
2008	77.20	149^th	740	79.9%
2009	81.22	121^st	780	84.5%
2010	84.05	102^nd	839	87.8%
2011	85.67	96^th	891	89.2%
2012	81.31	141^st	897	84.3%
2013	81.56	150^th	956	84.3%
2014	85.14	112^th	999	88.8%
2016	82.40	150^th	997	85.0%
2017	80.75	180^th	1031	82.5%
2018	81.80	172^nd	1035	83.4%
2019	80.17	201^st	1099	81.7%
2021	75.91	248^th	1136	78.2%
2022	74.26	265^th	1148	76.9%
2023	71.49	307^th	1177	73.9%
2024	71.92	308^th	1196	74.2%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, July 7, 2016

I am very impressed with the standards..my daughter is in pre-med and all the classes are so detailed,the teachers are so helpful by offering tutorials and are always an email away it gives parents such an ease of mind knowing they can find out whats going on even when their child does give any information.
The principal Mr Hatcher and his staff oversees his students affairs like an attentive father.He is caring,trust worth and protective,ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for learning.
My child's middle school years was a wonderful A-plus experience. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Western Pines Community Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	955	70	8	90	2	n/a	n/a	0	1125
1999	978	91	21	128	7	n/a	n/a	0	1225
2000	1038	93	28	149	8	n/a	n/a	0	1316
2001	1198	107	30	160	9	n/a	n/a	0	1504
2002	1273	127	27	164	13	n/a	n/a	0	1604
2003	1273	127	27	164	13	n/a	n/a	0	1604
2004	1237	138	29	202	15	n/a	n/a	0	1621
2005	1034	133	34	167	12	n/a	n/a	0	1380
2006	989	163	35	161	14	n/a	n/a	0	1362
2007	853	132	37	188	15	n/a	n/a	80	1305
2008	784	120	32	202	12	n/a	n/a	80	1230
2009	716	125	37	223	11	n/a	n/a	79	1191
2010	673	120	42	273	10	n/a	n/a	30	1148
2011	680	144	41	287	11	7	23	0	1193
2012	662	147	35	299	11	0	36	0	1190
2013	657	162	42	277	7	0	39	0	1184
2014	592	145	46	273	6	1	54	0	1117
2015	542	144	47	279	8	1	44	0	1065
2016	549	130	43	287	6	1	57	0	1073
2017	530	152	44	331	6	0	54	0	1117
2018	513	143	47	326	9	0	53	0	1091
2019	516	160	60	343	12	1	55	0	1147
2020	549	143	53	345	9	2	42	0	1143
2021	515	152	53	316	5	2	34	0	1077
2022	463	147	36	279	3	1	32	0	961
2023	458	141	42	301	4	3	42	0	991
2024	475	124	43	343	6	4	47	0	1042

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 Western Pines Community Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1125	57.0	19.7	11.6
1999	1225	59.0	20.8	13.1
2000	1316	64.0	20.6	19.1
2001	1504	67.0	22.4	17.4
2002	1604	70.0	22.9	15.2
2003	1604	70.0	22.9	15.2
2004	1621	76.0	21.3	16.5
2005	1380	71.0	19.4	15.5
2006	1362	73.0	18.7	15.7
2007	1305	71.0	18.4	16.8
2008	1230	69.0	17.8	20.8
2009	1191	80.3	17.3	28.6
2010	1148	65.0	17.6	31.2
2011	1193	66.0	18.0	36.7
2012	1190	64.0	18.5	40.4
2013	1184	63.0	18.7	40.8
2014	1117	63.0	17.7	44.4
2015	1065	59.0	18.0	45.6
2016	1073	61.0	17.5	47.9
2017	1117	59.0	18.9	47.4
2018	1091	63.0	17.3	46.3
2019	1147	61.0	18.8	45.4
2020	1143	63.0	18.1	47.6
2021	1077	62.0	17.3	56
2022	961	56.0	17.1	59
2023	991	53.5	18.5	42.5
2024	1042	55.0	18.9	38.5

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 Western Pines Community Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1125	57.0	19.7	11.6
1999	1225	59.0	20.8	13.1
2000	1316	64.0	20.6	19.1
2001	1504	67.0	22.4	17.4
2002	1604	70.0	22.9	15.2
2003	1604	70.0	22.9	15.2
2004	1621	76.0	21.3	16.5
2005	1380	71.0	19.4	15.5
2006	1362	73.0	18.7	15.7
2007	1305	71.0	18.4	16.8
2008	1230	69.0	17.8	20.8
2009	1191	80.3	17.3	28.6
2010	1148	65.0	17.6	31.2
2011	1193	66.0	18.0	36.7
2012	1190	64.0	18.5	40.4
2013	1184	63.0	18.7	40.8
2014	1117	63.0	17.7	44.4
2015	1065	59.0	18.0	45.6
2016	1073	61.0	17.5	47.9
2017	1117	59.0	18.9	47.4
2018	1091	63.0	17.3	46.3
2019	1147	61.0	18.8	45.4
2020	1143	63.0	18.1	47.6
2021	1077	62.0	17.3	56
2022	961	56.0	17.1	59
2023	991	53.5	18.5	42.5
2024	1042	55.0	18.9	38.5

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 Western Pines Community Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$387 (4.9%)	$7,469 (95.1%)	$7,856
2019	$402 (5.6%)	$6,811 (94.4%)	$7,214
2020	$200 (2.3%)	$8,453 (97.7%)	$8,653
2021	$561 (5.8%)	$9,152 (94.2%)	$9,714
2022	$1,233 (11.3%)	$9,641 (88.7%)	$10,873
2023	$1,119 (9.8%)	$10,299 (90.2%)	$11,419

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Pines Community Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 201^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 307^th of 1177 Middle schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Pines Community Middle)	73	66	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Western Pines Community Middle)	72	58	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western Pines Community Middle)	65	57	8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Western Pines Community Middle)	54	46	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western Pines Community Middle)	69	57	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Western Pines Community Middle)	85	81	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Western Pines Community Middle)	70	64	6%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Western Pines Community Middle)	90	82	8%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Western Pines Community Middle)	98	95	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Western Pines Community Middle)	100	100
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	1147	991	13.6%
African American	160	141	11.9%
American Indian	12	4	66.7%
Asian	60	42	30%
Hispanic	343	301	12.2%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	516	458	11.2%
Two or More Races	55	42	23.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	42.5%	2.9%

Schools Near Western Pines Community Middle

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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
Western Pines Community Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	5949 140th Ave N	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 792-2500	1,042	55	18.9	38.5%	475 (45.6%)	124 (11.9%)	343 (32.9%)	43 (4.1%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	47 (4.5%)	71.9	308^th of 1196 public middle schools	74.2%		71.5	307^th of 1177 public middle schools	73.9%	1	69.0	60.0	58.0	70.0	39.0	74.0	60.0	96.0	100.0	83.0	$11,419	$1,119	$10,299
Osceola Creek Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6775 180th Ave N	Loxahatchee	33470	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 422-2500	838	45	18.6	40.8%	333 (39.7%)	135 (16.1%)	319 (38.1%)	15 (1.8%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.1%)	68.5	345^th of 1196 public middle schools	71.2%		66.9	359^th of 1177 public middle schools	69.5%	14	60.0	64.0	56.0	68.0	38.0	76.0	53.0	94.0	100.0	85.0	$11,816	$1,020	$10,796
Crestwood Community Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	64 Sparrow Dr	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 753-5000	742	47	15.7	49.6%	145 (19.5%)	284 (38.3%)	257 (34.6%)	23 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.0%)	53.2	543^rd of 1196 public middle schools	54.6%		57.4	466^th of 1177 public middle schools	60.4%	77	60.0	50.0	53.0	55.0	21.0	63.0	46.0	90.0	100.0	61.0	$14,035	$1,878	$12,157
Wellington Landings Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1100 Aero Club Dr	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 792-8100	1,221	62	19.6	26.0%	531 (43.5%)	130 (10.6%)	471 (38.6%)	42 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.7%)	79.8	205^th of 1196 public middle schools	82.9%		78	223^rd of 1177 public middle schools	81.1%	18	74.0	71.0	67.0	74.0	30.0	76.0	62.0	100.0		82.0	$11,472	$1,372	$10,101
Jeaga Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3777 N Jog Rd	West Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 242-8000	862	50	17.2	69.5%	43 (5.0%)	369 (42.8%)	415 (48.1%)	11 (1.3%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.1%)	15.2	1050^th of 1196 public middle schools	12.2%		14.1	1049^th of 1177 public middle schools	10.9%	1	26.0	22.0	26.0	23.0	17.0	43.0	21.0	100.0	94.0	39.0	$12,070	$1,616	$10,453
Emerald Cove Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	9950 Stribling Way	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 803-8000	1,234	67	18.4	32.6%	366 (29.7%)	327 (26.5%)	385 (31.2%)	96 (7.8%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.4%)	77.1	236^th of 1196 public middle schools	80.3%		76.9	236^th of 1177 public middle schools	79.9%		64.0	66.0	67.0	62.0	53.0	79.0	72.0	93.0	98.0	86.0	$11,654	$1,179	$10,475
Polo Park Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	11901 Lake Worth Rd	Wellington	33449	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 333-5500	1,163	59	19.7	28.2%	442 (38.0%)	169 (14.5%)	426 (36.6%)	65 (5.6%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.6%)	81.9	174^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.5%		80.8	185^th of 1177 public middle schools	84.3%	11	74.0	69.0	71.0	71.0	39.0	80.0	68.0	92.0	97.0	82.0	$11,145	$885	$10,259
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	850	54	15.7	65.9%	40 (4.7%)	560 (65.9%)	228 (26.8%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.6%)	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
Okeeheelee Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2200 Pinehurst Dr	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 434-3200	1,426	78	18.4	62.3%	107 (7.5%)	235 (16.5%)	1,034 (72.5%)	13 (0.9%)	18 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	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
Watson B. Duncan Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5150 117th Ct N	Palm Beach Gardens	33418	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 776-3500	1,134	69	16.4	38.4%	526 (46.4%)	222 (19.6%)	265 (23.4%)	64 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.7%)	71.1	316^th of 1196 public middle schools	73.6%		65.4	376^th of 1177 public middle schools	68.1%	60	67.0	61.0	67.0	61.0	31.0	73.0	59.0	95.0	100.0	70.0	$12,419	$1,341	$11,077

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Pines Community Middle

What is the racial makeup of Western Pines Community Middle?

Students at Western Pines Community Middle are 46% White, 33% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Western Pines Community Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,042 students attended Western Pines Community Middle.

What high school do graduates of Western Pines Community Middle attend?

Students who attend Western Pines Community Middle usually go on to attend Seminole Ridge Community High School

Is Western Pines Community Middle a good school?

Western Pines Community Middle ranks 308^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Western Pines Community Middle in?

Palm Beach

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