Jeaga Middle School

Summary:

Jeaga Middle School is a public middle school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving 941 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population. However, the school consistently underperforms compared to the Palm Beach district and the state of Florida in academic measures, has a high chronic absenteeism rate, and serves a predominantly disadvantaged student population.

Jeaga Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in FAST/English Language Arts and FAST/Math for grades 6-8 significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.4%, much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, 78% of Jeaga's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, the challenges facing Jeaga Middle School become even more apparent. For example, Bak Middle School of the Arts, located just 3.45 miles away, consistently outperforms Jeaga in academic measures, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. Jeaga's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 727 out of 999 Florida middle schools in 2013-2014 to 1050 out of 1196 in 2023-2024. Despite the school's poor academic performance, Jeaga Middle School has a relatively high spending per student, reaching $12,070 in the 2022-2023 school year, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

3777 N Jog Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 242-8000

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1050^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,070

Students who attend Jeaga Middle School usually attend:

High:

Palm Beach Lakes High School

Feeder schools for Jeaga Middle School:

Elementary:	Benoist Farms Elementary School
	Grassy Waters Elementary School
	Grove Park Elementary School
	West Gate Elementary School
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	Wynnebrook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 862

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.1%

African American:

42.8%

White:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jeaga Middle School ranks worse than 87.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.16. (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 (48.1%), African American (42.8%), White (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jeaga Middle School is 17.2. 18 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jeaga Middle School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jeaga Middle School is $12,070, which is the 15^th highest among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jeaga Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jeaga Middle School 1050^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Jeaga 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 Jeaga Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	24.71	473^rd	593	20.2%
2005	38.41	404^th	602	32.9%
2006	27.03	507^th	675	24.9%
2007	37.18	498^th	736	32.3%
2008	41.86	476^th	740	35.7%
2009	42.54	496^th	780	36.4%
2010	43.85	522^nd	839	37.8%
2011	38.14	595^th	891	33.2%
2012	34.07	609^th	897	32.1%
2013	35.49	631^st	956	34.0%
2014	29.11	727^th	999	27.2%
2016	18.33	844^th	997	15.3%
2017	18.14	866^th	1031	16.0%
2018	21.58	834^th	1035	19.4%
2019	19.71	906^th	1099	17.6%
2021	13.15	1026^th	1136	9.7%
2022	15.39	1017^th	1148	11.4%
2023	14.08	1049^th	1177	10.9%
2024	15.16	1050^th	1196	12.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, February 12, 2012

I think this is the worst school in palm beach county! They actually have study hall as a REQUIRED ELECTIVE!?! Really what is that teaching our children that its okay to sit for a whole class period and gossip which leads to more fights at this disastrous school! Then phone calls from teachers about your child's behavior and they decide to complain about their job, the pay...Etc. Then to actually hear the teacher on the phone complaining about all the kids in her class at that moment and hear this teacher tell students and I QUOTE " Well that was STUPID" Wow what an example they are setting for our future generation. Sad and shameful! Needless to say my child will not be attending this school next year if it takes every resource I can dig up. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 4, 2011

no hay suficiente vijilancia y hay mucha violencia y nadie se da cuenta lo se por que lo acabo de pasar con mi hija le dieron entre dos y no se pudo defender por que cuando mira ya habia un grupo fue a la oficina y ni tan siquiera me llamaron viendo que le dieron con un palo estoy bien disgustada Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Friday, February 5, 2010

this is a great school i spend 3 years here and they teach really well! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jeaga Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	267	563	17	348	10	n/a	n/a	0	1205
2005	269	559	20	381	10	n/a	n/a	0	1239
2006	264	529	19	413	9	n/a	n/a	0	1234
2007	203	495	12	403	10	n/a	n/a	49	1172
2008	155	515	20	393	7	n/a	n/a	47	1137
2009	150	535	16	386	5	n/a	n/a	52	1144
2010	136	569	22	415	9	n/a	n/a	38	1189
2011	147	598	24	481	7	5	43	0	1305
2012	128	537	21	466	3	3	33	0	1191
2013	101	539	16	484	4	4	25	0	1173
2014	84	567	17	475	3	1	19	0	1166
2015	76	595	21	436	4	2	20	0	1154
2016	51	553	16	394	5	0	20	0	1039
2017	41	539	9	389	6	1	19	0	1004
2018	34	488	7	409	3	1	22	0	964
2019	34	467	6	398	6	0	21	0	932
2020	33	463	7	400	5	0	15	0	923
2021	26	435	6	423	5	1	16	0	912
2022	38	431	12	410	3	1	18	0	913
2023	47	403	10	459	6	1	15	0	941
2024	43	369	11	415	5	1	18	0	862

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 Jeaga Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1205	57.0	21.1	73
2005	1239	76.0	16.3	64.6
2006	1234	77.0	16.0	70.4
2007	1172	72.0	16.3	66.7
2008	1137	67.0	17.0	66.3
2009	1144	80.3	16.6	76.1
2010	1189	69.0	17.2	67.3
2011	1305	75.0	17.4	76.6
2012	1191	70.0	17.0	80.7
2013	1173	71.0	16.5	82.4
2014	1166	72.0	16.1	87.1
2015	1154	65.0	17.7	88.7
2016	1039	64.0	16.2	90.8
2017	1004	56.0	17.9	90.3
2018	964	62.0	15.5	87.2
2019	932	47.0	19.8	85.3
2020	923	49.0	18.8	85.2
2021	912	53.0	17.2	94.7
2022	913	54.0	16.9	92.6
2023	941	45.0	20.9	78
2024	862	50.0	17.2	69.5

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 Jeaga Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	1205	57.0	21.1	73
2005	1239	76.0	16.3	64.6
2006	1234	77.0	16.0	70.4
2007	1172	72.0	16.3	66.7
2008	1137	67.0	17.0	66.3
2009	1144	80.3	16.6	76.1
2010	1189	69.0	17.2	67.3
2011	1305	75.0	17.4	76.6
2012	1191	70.0	17.0	80.7
2013	1173	71.0	16.5	82.4
2014	1166	72.0	16.1	87.1
2015	1154	65.0	17.7	88.7
2016	1039	64.0	16.2	90.8
2017	1004	56.0	17.9	90.3
2018	964	62.0	15.5	87.2
2019	932	47.0	19.8	85.3
2020	923	49.0	18.8	85.2
2021	912	53.0	17.2	94.7
2022	913	54.0	16.9	92.6
2023	941	45.0	20.9	78
2024	862	50.0	17.2	69.5

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 Jeaga Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$813 (9.5%)	$7,742 (90.5%)	$8,555
2019	$925 (10.7%)	$7,701 (89.3%)	$8,627
2020	$862 (8.9%)	$8,806 (91.1%)	$9,667
2021	$1,099 (10.0%)	$9,844 (90.0%)	$10,943
2022	$2,060 (17.1%)	$9,957 (82.9%)	$12,017
2023	$1,616 (13.4%)	$10,453 (86.6%)	$12,070

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jeaga Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 906^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1049^th of 1177 Middle schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jeaga Middle School)	34	29	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jeaga Middle School)	39	13	26%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jeaga Middle School)	28	27	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jeaga Middle School)	17	13	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jeaga Middle School)	37	26	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jeaga Middle School)	31	28	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Jeaga Middle School)	28	19	9%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Jeaga Middle School)	62	36	26%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Jeaga Middle School)	100	77	23%
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	932	941	1%
African American	467	403	13.7%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	398	459	15.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	34	47	38.2%
Two or More Races	21	15	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.3%	78%	7.3%

Schools Near Jeaga 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
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
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
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	1,217	73	16.7	21.1%	487 (40.0%)	177 (14.5%)	301 (24.7%)	164 (13.5%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	79 (6.5%)	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
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	807	56	14.5	77.7%	11 (1.4%)	513 (63.6%)	258 (32.0%)	14 (1.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	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	824	53	15.5	72.3%	41 (5.0%)	519 (63.0%)	233 (28.3%)	7 (0.8%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.1%)	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
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	334	17	19.6	71.0%	28 (8.4%)	36 (10.8%)	258 (77.2%)	4 (1.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	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	1,470	91	16.2	66.2%	120 (8.2%)	268 (18.2%)	1,020 (69.4%)	21 (1.4%)	14 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	22 (1.5%)	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
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
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	1,105	73	15.1	67.0%	134 (12.1%)	167 (15.1%)	770 (69.7%)	10 (0.9%)	12 (1.1%)	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
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	720	53	13.6	70.6%	48 (6.7%)	500 (69.4%)	139 (19.3%)	8 (1.1%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.5%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeaga Middle School

What high school do graduates of Jeaga Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jeaga Middle School usually go on to attend Palm Beach Lakes High School

Is Jeaga Middle School a good school?

Jeaga Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Jeaga Middle School?

Students at Jeaga Middle School are 48% Hispanic, 43% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Jeaga Middle School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Jeaga Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 862 students attended Jeaga Middle School.

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