Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

Summary:

Don Estridge High Technical Middle School is a public middle school in Boca Raton, Florida, serving 1,268 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out within the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Don Estridge consistently outperforms the district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with 90-96% proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 50-63% for the district and 45-56% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 5% of middle schools in Florida for the past several years, with a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the student population at Don Estridge is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a relatively even distribution of White, Hispanic, African American, and Asian students. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.9% to 9.9%, significantly lower than the nearby schools and the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Eagles Landing Middle School, Loggers' Run Community Middle School, and Boca Raton Community Middle School, Don Estridge stands out with its exceptional academic performance, higher statewide ranking, more diverse student population, and lower chronic absenteeism. The school also spends more per student ($10,758 in 2022-2023) compared to the district average, which may contribute to its outstanding educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

1798 NW Spanish River Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 989-7800

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,758

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 1,268

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.9%

Hispanic:

20.5%

African American:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Don Estridge High Technical Middle School ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.59. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Don Estridge High Technical Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Estridge High Technical Middle School is 18.2. 21 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Don Estridge High Technical Middle School employs 69.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Estridge High Technical Middle School is $10,758. 29 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Don Estridge High Technical Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Don Estridge High Technical Middle School 25^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Don Estridge High Technical 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 Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	93.73	21^st	736	97.1%
2008	91.83	38^th	740	94.9%
2009	92.04	30^th	780	96.2%
2010	92.74	29^th	839	96.5%
2011	93.28	24^th	891	97.3%
2012	91.60	50^th	897	94.4%
2013	92.08	40^th	956	95.8%
2014	90.62	61^st	999	93.9%
2016	92.76	50^th	997	95.0%
2017	94.74	38^th	1031	96.3%
2018	94.78	32^nd	1035	96.9%
2019	94.76	38^th	1099	96.5%
2021	92.42	58^th	1136	94.9%
2022	93.77	41^st	1148	96.4%
2023	95.33	31^st	1177	97.4%
2024	95.59	25^th	1196	97.9%

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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 Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	729	178	27	196	4	n/a	n/a	0	1134
2006	865	145	51	223	10	n/a	n/a	0	1294
2007	727	144	59	226	10	n/a	n/a	77	1243
2008	691	145	60	232	11	n/a	n/a	82	1221
2009	634	155	74	236	7	n/a	n/a	107	1213
2010	620	157	82	307	8	n/a	n/a	56	1230
2011	631	180	84	282	7	5	53	0	1242
2012	621	226	72	252	9	1	52	0	1233
2013	604	250	75	258	6	0	55	0	1248
2014	594	249	80	256	5	0	62	0	1246
2015	598	221	98	242	6	0	79	0	1244
2016	615	208	106	240	6	1	78	0	1254
2017	634	217	99	251	5	1	66	0	1273
2018	632	230	91	265	6	1	50	0	1275
2019	633	214	99	281	5	0	54	0	1286
2020	632	190	102	291	7	1	62	0	1285
2021	615	208	111	286	3	1	64	0	1288
2022	603	189	116	269	4	2	59	0	1242
2023	620	213	115	260	2	1	57	0	1268

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 Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1134	57.0	19.9	19.8
2006	1294	67.0	19.3	18.9
2007	1243	67.0	18.6	20.9
2008	1221	70.0	17.4	20.7
2009	1213	80.2	17.6	22.7
2010	1230	67.0	18.3	24.6
2011	1242	68.0	18.2	25
2012	1233	70.0	17.6	28.6
2013	1248	71.0	17.5	30.6
2014	1246	73.0	17.0	35.1
2015	1244	74.0	16.8	33
2016	1254	71.0	17.6	34.4
2017	1273	70.0	18.1	34.5
2018	1275	73.0	17.4	32.3
2019	1286	70.0	18.3	27.5
2020	1285	70.5	18.2	26.8
2021	1288	67.0	19.2	35.2
2022	1242	69.0	18.0	36
2023	1268	69.5	18.2	25.2

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 Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1134	57.0	19.9	19.8
2006	1294	67.0	19.3	18.9
2007	1243	67.0	18.6	20.9
2008	1221	70.0	17.4	20.7
2009	1213	80.2	17.6	22.7
2010	1230	67.0	18.3	24.6
2011	1242	68.0	18.2	25
2012	1233	70.0	17.6	28.6
2013	1248	71.0	17.5	30.6
2014	1246	73.0	17.0	35.1
2015	1244	74.0	16.8	33
2016	1254	71.0	17.6	34.4
2017	1273	70.0	18.1	34.5
2018	1275	73.0	17.4	32.3
2019	1286	70.0	18.3	27.5
2020	1285	70.5	18.2	26.8
2021	1288	67.0	19.2	35.2
2022	1242	69.0	18.0	36
2023	1268	69.5	18.2	25.2

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 Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$309 (4.1%)	$7,249 (95.9%)	$7,558
2019	$312 (4.0%)	$7,422 (96.0%)	$7,734
2020	$294 (3.3%)	$8,515 (96.7%)	$8,809
2021	$501 (5.4%)	$8,772 (94.6%)	$9,273
2022	$1,077 (10.6%)	$9,114 (89.4%)	$10,191
2023	$685 (6.4%)	$10,073 (93.6%)	$10,758

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 31^st of 1177 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	85	85
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	86	81	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	85	80	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	70	42	28%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	89	83	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	98	92	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	89	82	7%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	97	96	1%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1286	1268	1.4%
African American	214	213	0.5%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	99	115	16.2%
Hispanic	281	260	7.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	633	620	2.1%
Two or More Races	54	57	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	25.2%	2.4%

Schools Near Don Estridge High Technical 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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Don Estridge High Technical Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1798 NW Spanish River Blvd	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 989-7800	1,268	70	18.2	25.2%	620 (48.9%)	213 (16.8%)	260 (20.5%)	115 (9.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (4.5%)	95.6	25^th of 1196 public middle schools	97.9%		95.3	31^st of 1177 public middle schools	97.4%	6	90.0	83.0	85.0	90.0	82.0	96.0	85.0	100.0	98.0		96.0	$10,758	$685	$10,073
Boca Raton Community Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1251 NW 8th St	Boca Raton	33486	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 416-8700	1,225	71	17.2	40.9%	526 (42.9%)	170 (13.9%)	432 (35.3%)	55 (4.5%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	36 (2.9%)	59.5	449^th of 1196 public middle schools	62.5%		61.3	421^st of 1177 public middle schools	64.2%	28	50.0	53.0	60.0	57.0	35.0	70.0	54.0	95.0	100.0		76.0	$11,810	$1,222	$10,589
Omni Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5775 Jog Rd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 989-2800	1,128	63	18.0	29.0%	564 (50.0%)	73 (6.5%)	380 (33.7%)	57 (5.1%)	6 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.2%)	73.1	293^rd of 1196 public middle schools	75.5%		73.7	274^th of 1177 public middle schools	76.7%	19	56.0	62.0	61.0	73.0	59.0	81.0	56.0	99.0	100.0		84.0	$11,461	$1,027	$10,435
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	333 SW 4th Ave	Boca Raton	33432	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 393-1091	83	5	15.1	25.3%	46 (55.4%)	8 (9.6%)	23 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	88.9	93^rd of 1196 public middle schools	92.2%		89.2	93^rd of 1177 public middle schools	92.1%		80.0	83.0	86.0	79.0		82.0	64.0	85.0			88.0	$9,903	$963	$8,940
Carver Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	101 Barwick Rd	Delray Beach	33445	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 638-2100	732	53	13.8	72.7%	53 (7.2%)	544 (74.3%)	111 (15.2%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)	15	1051^st of 1196 public middle schools	12.1%		22.5	948^th of 1177 public middle schools	19.5%	103	31.0	18.0	34.0	8.0	7.0	31.0	30.0	88.0	100.0		38.0	$15,340	$2,883	$12,457
Deerfield Beach Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	701 SE 6th Ave	Deerfield Beach	33441	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-3300	1,140	54	21.1	72.3%	115 (10.1%)	606 (53.2%)	375 (32.9%)	12 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.5%)	24.1	939^th of 1196 public middle schools	21.5%		23.2	932^nd of 1177 public middle schools	20.8%	7	37.0	38.0	33.0	37.0	36.0	26.0	31.0	84.0	100.0	98.0	59.0	$9,793	$1,669	$8,124
Somerset Academy Key Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 481-0602	346	0	18.7	57.8%	59 (17.1%)	124 (35.8%)	156 (45.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	28.9	878^th of 1196 public middle schools	26.6%		32	817^th of 1177 public middle schools	30.6%	61	48.0	32.0	43.0	40.0	41.0	41.0	11.0	70.0		90.0	61.0	$9,423	$1,007	$8,416
Lyons Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4333 Sol Press Blvd	Coconut Creek	33073	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-3700	1,757	82	21.4	60.0%	441 (25.1%)	424 (24.1%)	748 (42.6%)	74 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	63 (3.6%)	60.7	437^th of 1196 public middle schools	63.5%		55.2	493^rd of 1177 public middle schools	58.1%	56	59.0	54.0	54.0	54.0	63.0	68.0	49.0	97.0	98.0	97.0	69.0	$8,869	$1,321	$7,548
Eagles Landing Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	19500 Coral Ridge Dr	Boca Raton	33498	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 470-7000	1,508	87	17.3	27.2%	763 (50.6%)	119 (7.9%)	520 (34.5%)	48 (3.2%)	15 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (2.8%)	76.3	246^th of 1196 public middle schools	79.4%		74.2	268^th of 1177 public middle schools	77.2%	22	66.0	65.0	66.0	67.0	47.0	74.0	66.0	98.0	100.0		84.0	$11,150	$1,037	$10,112
Loggers' Run Community Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	11584 W Palmetto Park Rd	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 883-8000	1,110	60	18.5	29.5%	547 (49.3%)	76 (6.8%)	382 (34.4%)	48 (4.3%)	12 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (3.9%)	76.7	241^st of 1196 public middle schools	79.8%		75.4	250^th of 1177 public middle schools	78.8%	9	70.0	62.0	63.0	69.0	66.0	70.0	63.0	96.0	99.0		83.0	$10,613	$828	$9,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Don Estridge High Technical Middle School?

Students at Don Estridge High Technical Middle School are 49% White, 21% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Don Estridge High Technical Middle School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Don Estridge High Technical Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,268 students attended Don Estridge High Technical Middle School.

Is Don Estridge High Technical Middle School a good school?

Yes! Don Estridge High Technical Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 25^th of 1196 Florida middle schools.

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