L C Swain Middle School

Summary:

L C Swain Middle School is a public middle school in Greenacres, Florida, serving 1,451 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While L C Swain Middle School shares the same district and overall rating as nearby schools, it consistently underperforms them in key areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (73.88%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 25.96% to 68.57%. L C Swain also struggles academically, with only 34% of 6th graders, 26% of 7th graders, and 32% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Palm Beach district averages of 56%, 50%, and 53%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (29.7%) than nearby schools, which range from 14.2% to 34.4%.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in L C Swain's challenges, as the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.09%), much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 34.97% to 78.4%. Despite the relatively high spending per student at L C Swain ($11,685), the school's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes. Addressing the unique needs and demographics of the school's student population will require a multifaceted approach to support the success of L C Swain Middle School.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

5332 Lake Worth Rd
Greenacres, FL 33463

(561) 649-6900

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,685

Students who attend L C Swain Middle School usually attend:

High:

John I. Leonard High School

Feeder schools for L C Swain Middle School:

Elementary:

Greenacres Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 1,451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.9%

African American:

15.8%

White:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details L C Swain Middle School ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 29^th among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.01. (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 (73.9%), African American (15.8%), White (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L C Swain Middle School is 17.4, which is the 18^th best among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare L C Swain Middle School employs 83 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at L C Swain Middle School is $11,685. 18 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

L C Swain Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks L C Swain Middle School 985^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See L C Swain 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 L C Swain Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	39.75	483^rd	736	34.4%
2008	39.67	493^rd	740	33.4%
2009	40.42	511^th	780	34.5%
2010	38.56	562^nd	839	33.0%
2011	45.21	540^th	891	39.4%
2012	38.47	574^th	897	36.0%
2013	29.53	685^th	956	28.3%
2014	21.40	810^th	999	18.9%
2016	26.33	753^rd	997	24.5%
2017	32.27	697^th	1031	32.4%
2018	25.82	782^nd	1035	24.4%
2019	28.60	818^th	1099	25.6%
2021	21.43	914^th	1136	19.5%
2022	20.72	953^rd	1148	17.0%
2023	20.22	977^th	1177	17.0%
2024	21.01	985^th	1196	17.6%

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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 L C Swain Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	332	190	17	609	6	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2007	267	140	20	595	6	n/a	n/a	55	1083
2008	243	165	12	601	6	n/a	n/a	52	1079
2009	193	145	6	555	4	n/a	n/a	43	946
2010	146	167	18	585	41	n/a	n/a	29	986
2011	140	180	21	604	17	3	21	0	986
2012	140	205	19	681	10	1	11	0	1067
2013	141	214	17	736	5	1	15	0	1129
2014	143	222	15	745	16	1	12	0	1154
2015	113	227	20	804	13	0	13	0	1190
2016	98	248	25	776	10	2	14	0	1173
2017	80	269	35	822	4	3	16	0	1229
2018	80	227	30	914	7	3	15	0	1276
2019	93	248	29	986	12	3	23	0	1394
2020	90	239	17	1049	12	1	21	0	1429
2021	94	240	22	1027	10	1	15	0	1409
2022	106	222	25	1061	9	0	14	0	1437
2023	104	229	20	1072	15	0	11	0	1451

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 L C Swain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	1154	63.0	18.3	66.3
2007	1083	65.0	16.7	71.7
2008	1079	68.0	15.9	72.1
2009	946	77.9	14.1	78.7
2010	986	64.0	15.4	77.1
2011	986	64.0	15.4	81.8
2012	1067	68.0	15.6	84.7
2013	1129	71.0	15.9	83.3
2014	1154	75.0	15.3	88.7
2015	1190	75.0	15.8	88
2016	1173	76.0	15.4	92.4
2017	1229	74.0	16.6	90.8
2018	1276	79.0	16.1	88.8
2019	1394	76.0	18.3	88.4
2020	1429	82.0	17.4	87.4
2021	1409	84.0	16.7	94.5
2022	1437	88.0	16.3	91.9
2023	1451	83.0	17.4	74.1

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 L C Swain Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2006	1154	63.0	18.3	66.3
2007	1083	65.0	16.7	71.7
2008	1079	68.0	15.9	72.1
2009	946	77.9	14.1	78.7
2010	986	64.0	15.4	77.1
2011	986	64.0	15.4	81.8
2012	1067	68.0	15.6	84.7
2013	1129	71.0	15.9	83.3
2014	1154	75.0	15.3	88.7
2015	1190	75.0	15.8	88
2016	1173	76.0	15.4	92.4
2017	1229	74.0	16.6	90.8
2018	1276	79.0	16.1	88.8
2019	1394	76.0	18.3	88.4
2020	1429	82.0	17.4	87.4
2021	1409	84.0	16.7	94.5
2022	1437	88.0	16.3	91.9
2023	1451	83.0	17.4	74.1

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 L C Swain Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$744 (9.8%)	$6,822 (90.2%)	$7,566
2019	$895 (11.5%)	$6,919 (88.5%)	$7,814
2020	$822 (9.4%)	$7,968 (90.6%)	$8,790
2021	$1,019 (11.0%)	$8,216 (89.0%)	$9,235
2022	$1,932 (17.3%)	$9,247 (82.7%)	$11,178
2023	$1,828 (15.6%)	$9,857 (84.4%)	$11,685

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on L C Swain 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 818^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 977^th of 1177 Middle schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (L C Swain Middle School)	43	31	12%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (L C Swain Middle School)	45	27	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (L C Swain Middle School)	30	28	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (L C Swain Middle School)	19	17	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (L C Swain Middle School)	40	31	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (L C Swain Middle School)	46	37	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (L C Swain Middle School)	33	27	6%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (L C Swain Middle School)	53	37	16%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (L C Swain Middle School)	98	91	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (L C Swain Middle School)	98	93	5%
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	1394	1451	4.1%
African American	248	229	7.7%
American Indian	12	15	25%
Asian	29	20	31%
Hispanic	986	1072	8.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	93	104	11.8%
Two or More Races	23	11	52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.4%	74.1%	14.3%

Schools Near L C Swain 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
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
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
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
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
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
Woodlands Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5200 Lyons Rd	Lake Worth	33467	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 357-0300	1,551	81	19.1	39.8%	606 (39.1%)	401 (25.9%)	419 (27.0%)	69 (4.4%)	7 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (3.2%)	49.2	607^th of 1196 public middle schools	49.2%		65.1	381^st of 1177 public middle schools	67.6%	226	49.0	48.0	59.0	28.0	27.0	67.0	47.0	97.0	99.0	64.0	$10,584	$1,013	$9,571
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
Christa McAuliffe Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6500 Le Chalet Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 374-6600	1,387	75	18.4	35.0%	617 (44.5%)	255 (18.4%)	360 (26.0%)	80 (5.8%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (4.8%)	79.2	212^th of 1196 public middle schools	82.3%		70.1	323^rd of 1177 public middle schools	72.6%	111	69.0	68.0	69.0	69.0	51.0	73.0	68.0	98.0	100.0	77.0	$11,473	$1,100	$10,372
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
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	1,241	70	17.7	35.5%	422 (34.0%)	296 (23.9%)	377 (30.4%)	89 (7.2%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.0%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about L C Swain Middle School

What is the racial makeup of L C Swain Middle School?

Students at L C Swain Middle School are 74% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of L C Swain Middle School attend?

Students who attend L C Swain Middle School usually go on to attend John I. Leonard High School

Is L C Swain Middle School a good school?

L C Swain Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Florida middle schools.

What district is L C Swain Middle School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend L C Swain Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,451 students attended L C Swain Middle School.

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