Bak Middle School Of The Arts

Summary:

Bak Middle School Of The Arts is a highly-rated public middle school located in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of around 1,260 students. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Palm Beach and the state of Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Bak Middle School Of The Arts stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 93-98% proficiency rates in English Language Arts and 92-98% proficiency rates in Math, significantly outperforming the Palm Beach district averages of 50-56% and 36-63%, respectively. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.8% to 5.6%, much lower than nearby schools like Lake Worth Community Middle, Palm Springs Middle School, and Watson B. Duncan Middle School.

Bak Middle School Of The Arts also stands out for its diverse student population, with a mix of 45% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% African American, and 12% Asian students, which is more racially diverse than many of the nearby schools. Despite this diversity, the school maintains exceptional academic performance, suggesting that it is effectively promoting educational equity and providing a high-quality education to students from all backgrounds. While the school spends significantly more per student, ranging from $9,483 to $11,958, compared to the nearby schools, the exceptional outcomes and consistent high rankings indicate that the school is utilizing its resources effectively to deliver a superior educational experience.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

(561) 882-3870

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,958

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 1,260

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.1%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bak Middle School Of The Arts ranks better than 99.2% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.5. (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 Student population at Bak Middle School Of The Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bak Middle School Of The Arts is 17.3, which is the 16^th best among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Bak Middle School Of The Arts employs 72.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bak Middle School Of The Arts is $11,958, which is the 16^th highest among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bak Middle School Of The Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Bak Middle School Of The Arts 10^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Bak Middle School Of The Arts 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 Bak Middle School Of The Arts

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	95.38	13^th	593	97.8%
2005	96.21	11^th	602	98.2%
2006	95.86	11^th	675	98.4%
2007	96.26	10^th	736	98.6%
2008	95.95	7^th	740	99.1%
2009	95.91	7^th	780	99.1%
2010	95.70	8^th	839	99.0%
2011	95.57	9^th	891	99.0%
2012	96.54	11^th	897	98.8%
2013	96.46	13^th	956	98.6%
2014	96.59	13^th	999	98.7%
2016	97.30	12^th	997	98.8%
2017	97.34	11^th	1031	98.9%
2018	97.29	14^th	1035	98.6%
2019	97.28	9^th	1099	99.2%
2021	97.45	12^th	1136	98.9%
2022	98.37	8^th	1148	99.3%
2023	97.50	12^th	1177	99.0%
2024	97.50	10^th	1196	99.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Bak Middle School Of The Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	546	143	18	75	4	n/a	n/a	0	786
1999	805	222	36	128	8	n/a	n/a	0	1199
2000	797	252	43	136	7	n/a	n/a	0	1235
2001	821	224	48	128	12	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2002	890	222	43	151	6	n/a	n/a	0	1312
2003	890	222	43	151	6	n/a	n/a	0	1312
2004	861	262	46	174	9	n/a	n/a	0	1352
2005	839	279	48	194	8	n/a	n/a	0	1368
2006	828	270	54	213	7	n/a	n/a	0	1372
2007	769	255	65	197	6	n/a	n/a	93	1385
2008	755	253	66	199	3	n/a	n/a	92	1368
2009	742	237	65	193	6	n/a	n/a	117	1360
2010	744	224	72	269	5	n/a	n/a	44	1358
2011	759	203	82	254	6	1	54	0	1359
2012	776	184	93	241	4	0	62	0	1360
2013	762	189	99	240	4	0	61	0	1355
2014	728	186	101	261	6	1	65	0	1348
2015	725	173	125	267	6	0	58	0	1354
2016	727	160	130	272	5	0	63	0	1357
2017	734	166	136	270	3	0	59	0	1368
2018	718	169	127	289	3	1	74	0	1381
2019	661	194	134	311	2	1	78	0	1381
2020	625	213	141	320	1	2	75	0	1377
2021	626	211	146	312	2	1	71	0	1369
2022	575	177	147	296	4	1	59	0	1259
2023	568	165	153	297	6	1	70	0	1260

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 Bak Middle School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	786	36.0	21.8	13.5
1999	1199	65.0	18.4	14.3
2000	1235	65.0	19.0	17.1
2001	1233	64.0	19.3	16.9
2002	1312	71.0	18.5	15.4
2003	1312	71.0	18.5	15.4
2004	1352	75.0	18.0	17.8
2005	1368	73.0	18.7	17.8
2006	1372	76.0	18.1	17.1
2007	1385	83.0	16.7	17.9
2008	1368	92.0	14.9	18.4
2009	1360	104.1	15.2	18.4
2010	1358	79.5	17.0	20.5
2011	1359	79.5	17.0	20.5
2012	1360	81.0	16.7	19.6
2013	1355	86.0	15.7	19.6
2014	1348	87.0	15.4	22.6
2015	1354	85.0	15.9	21.9
2016	1357	83.0	16.3	24.2
2017	1368	78.0	17.5	23.1
2018	1381	79.0	17.4	25.1
2019	1381	77.5	17.8	23.5
2020	1377	76.0	18.1	24
2021	1369	72.5	18.8	29
2022	1259	74.0	17.0	30.9
2023	1260	72.5	17.3	22.5

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 Bak Middle School Of The Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	786	36.0	21.8	13.5
1999	1199	65.0	18.4	14.3
2000	1235	65.0	19.0	17.1
2001	1233	64.0	19.3	16.9
2002	1312	71.0	18.5	15.4
2003	1312	71.0	18.5	15.4
2004	1352	75.0	18.0	17.8
2005	1368	73.0	18.7	17.8
2006	1372	76.0	18.1	17.1
2007	1385	83.0	16.7	17.9
2008	1368	92.0	14.9	18.4
2009	1360	104.1	15.2	18.4
2010	1358	79.5	17.0	20.5
2011	1359	79.5	17.0	20.5
2012	1360	81.0	16.7	19.6
2013	1355	86.0	15.7	19.6
2014	1348	87.0	15.4	22.6
2015	1354	85.0	15.9	21.9
2016	1357	83.0	16.3	24.2
2017	1368	78.0	17.5	23.1
2018	1381	79.0	17.4	25.1
2019	1381	77.5	17.8	23.5
2020	1377	76.0	18.1	24
2021	1369	72.5	18.8	29
2022	1259	74.0	17.0	30.9
2023	1260	72.5	17.3	22.5

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 Bak Middle School Of The Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$363 (4.6%)	$7,477 (95.4%)	$7,840
2019	$390 (4.8%)	$7,776 (95.2%)	$8,167
2020	$168 (1.9%)	$8,667 (98.1%)	$8,836
2021	$469 (4.9%)	$9,014 (95.1%)	$9,483
2022	$1,057 (9.7%)	$9,875 (90.3%)	$10,932
2023	$1,010 (8.4%)	$10,948 (91.6%)	$11,958

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bak Middle School Of The Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 12^th of 1177 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	94	95	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	93	88	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	96	94	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	80	84	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	97	96	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	97	96	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	91	89	2%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	97	97
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	100	100
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Bak Middle School Of The Arts)	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	1381	1260	8.8%
African American	194	165	14.9%
American Indian	2	6	200%
Asian	134	153	14.2%
Hispanic	311	297	4.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	661	568	14.1%
Two or More Races	78	70	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.5%	22.5%	1.1%

Schools Near Bak Middle School Of The Arts

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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
Bak Middle School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	1725 Echo Lake Dr	West Palm Beach	33407	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 882-3870	1,260	73	17.3	22.5%	568 (45.1%)	165 (13.1%)	297 (23.6%)	153 (12.1%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (5.6%)	97.5	10^th of 1196 public middle schools	99.2%		97.5	12^th of 1177 public middle schools	99.0%	2	93.0	94.0	95.0	92.0	96.0	98.0	89.0	100.0	100.0	98.0	$11,958	$1,010	$10,948
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
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
John F. Kennedy Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1901 Avenue S	Riviera Beach	33404	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 845-4500	826	48	17.2	78.3%	41 (5.0%)	532 (64.4%)	225 (27.2%)	6 (0.7%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	23.8	949^th of 1196 public middle schools	20.7%		17.7	1002^nd of 1177 public middle schools	14.9%	53	35.0	25.0	35.0	24.0	35.0	49.0	28.0	87.0	100.0	47.0	$12,608	$2,030	$10,578
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	941	45	20.9	78.0%	47 (5.0%)	403 (42.8%)	459 (48.8%)	10 (1.1%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.6%)	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
Howell L. Watkins Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	9480 MacArthur Blvd	Palm Beach Gardens	33403	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 776-3600	794	60	13.2	76.3%	62 (7.8%)	574 (72.3%)	120 (15.1%)	13 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.8%)	21.8	973^rd of 1196 public middle schools	18.6%		15.4	1036^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.0%	63	43.0	33.0	37.0	35.0	15.0	35.0	24.0	72.0	100.0	49.0	$15,531	$3,501	$12,030
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
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
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
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	1,157	70	16.5	40.9%	558 (48.2%)	224 (19.4%)	248 (21.4%)	60 (5.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.4%)	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 Bak Middle School Of The Arts

What district is Bak Middle School Of The Arts in?

Palm Beach

Is Bak Middle School Of The Arts a good school?

Yes! Bak Middle School Of The Arts is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 1196 Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bak Middle School Of The Arts?

Students at Bak Middle School Of The Arts are 45% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bak Middle School Of The Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,260 students attended Bak Middle School Of The Arts.

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