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:
25th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,758 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  1,268

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
Hispanic:
20.5%
African American:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Don Estridge High Technical Middle School ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.59. (See more...)
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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
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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...)
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Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Compare Don Estridge High Technical Middle School employs 69.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 25th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Don Estridge High Technical Middle School in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 93.73 21st 736 97.1%
2008 91.83 38th 740 94.9%
2009 92.04 30th 780 96.2%
2010 92.74 29th 839 96.5%
2011 93.28 24th 891 97.3%
2012 91.60 50th 897 94.4%
2013 92.08 40th 956 95.8%
2014 90.62 61st 999 93.9%
2016 92.76 50th 997 95.0%
2017 94.74 38th 1031 96.3%
2018 94.78 32nd 1035 96.9%
2019 94.76 38th 1099 96.5%
2021 92.42 58th 1136 94.9%
2022 93.77 41st 1148 96.4%
2023 95.33 31st 1177 97.4%
2024 95.59 25th 1196 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 38th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 31st 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)8585
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5854
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)8681
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)8580
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5351
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)7042
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)3527
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)8983
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5851
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)9892
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6457
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)8982
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5146
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)9796
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)7265
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Don Estridge High Technical Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)6554
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12861268
 1.4%
African American214213
 0.5%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian99115
 16.2%
Hispanic281260
 7.5%
Pacific Islander01
White633620
 2.1%
Two or More Races5457
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%25.2%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,268 students attended 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.

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


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