Polo Park Middle School

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Polo Park Middle School ranks 174 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Polo Park Middle School is a public middle school located in Wellington, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,156 students. 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.

Polo Park Middle School consistently outperforms the Palm Beach District and the state of Florida in various academic assessments, with 92% proficiency in Algebra 1, 97% proficiency in Geometry, 82% in Civics, and 68% in 8th grade Science, all significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to many of the nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 39.1% White, 13.06% African American, 36.25% Hispanic, and 5.8% Asian. Additionally, Polo Park Middle School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.2% to 15.3%, lower than the rates of nearby schools like Palm Springs Middle School (22.7%) and L C Swain Middle School (29.7%).

Polo Park Middle School's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students succeed. The school's diverse student population and low chronic absenteeism rates further contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment. When compared to nearby schools, Polo Park Middle School outperforms many of them in academic metrics, making it a desirable option for families seeking a high-performing middle school in the area.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

11901 Lake Worth Rd
Wellington, FL 33449

(561) 333-5500

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,145

Students who attend Polo Park Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wellington High School

Feeder schools for Polo Park Middle School:

Elementary:	New Horizons Elementary School
	Panther Run Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 1,163

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.0%

Hispanic:

36.6%

African American:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Polo Park Middle School ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.9. (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 Polo Park Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38%), Hispanic (36.6%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Polo Park Middle School is 19.7. 32 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Polo Park Middle School employs 59 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polo Park Middle School is $11,145. 28 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Polo Park Middle School 174^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Polo Park 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 Polo Park Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	82.81	84^th	593	85.8%
2005	81.37	92^nd	602	84.7%
2006	77.87	132^nd	675	80.4%
2007	79.29	126^th	736	82.9%
2008	82.40	106^th	740	85.7%
2009	77.08	165^th	780	78.8%
2010	76.24	185^th	839	77.9%
2011	75.63	206^th	891	76.9%
2012	70.23	251^st	897	72.0%
2013	80.67	160^th	956	83.3%
2014	81.02	157^th	999	84.3%
2016	84.22	131^st	997	86.9%
2017	88.29	104^th	1031	89.9%
2018	87.32	118^th	1035	88.6%
2019	80.42	199^th	1099	81.9%
2021	78.59	209^th	1136	81.6%
2022	82.21	177^th	1148	84.6%
2023	80.83	185^th	1177	84.3%
2024	81.90	174^th	1196	85.5%

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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 Polo Park Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	678	89	26	157	4	n/a	n/a	0	954
2002	977	121	30	256	4	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2003	977	121	30	256	4	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2004	969	224	34	317	7	n/a	n/a	0	1551
2005	1038	218	41	323	8	n/a	n/a	0	1628
2006	1028	220	57	338	10	n/a	n/a	0	1653
2007	915	224	54	326	6	n/a	n/a	70	1595
2008	607	141	45	217	3	n/a	n/a	35	1048
2009	568	181	43	241	3	n/a	n/a	51	1087
2010	542	216	46	275	5	n/a	n/a	43	1127
2011	525	228	36	300	9	1	49	0	1148
2012	511	205	31	296	2	2	41	0	1088
2013	475	189	34	251	1	2	30	0	982
2014	401	128	29	244	4	0	27	0	833
2015	383	124	25	251	4	2	27	0	816
2016	393	129	30	270	5	1	32	0	860
2017	375	136	35	253	5	1	24	0	829
2018	383	132	38	263	5	2	40	0	863
2019	447	177	47	346	6	1	46	0	1070
2020	515	197	67	395	7	3	54	0	1238
2021	541	201	68	411	8	4	48	0	1281
2022	500	186	64	391	9	3	41	0	1194
2023	452	151	67	419	11	2	54	0	1156
2024	442	169	65	426	7	0	54	0	1163

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 Polo Park Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	954	43.0	22.2	12.9
2002	1388	59.0	23.5	15.4
2003	1388	59.0	23.5	15.4
2004	1551	68.0	22.8	18.8
2005	1628	78.0	20.9	17.8
2006	1653	85.0	19.4	17.2
2007	1595	86.0	18.5	20
2008	1048	58.0	18.1	17.4
2009	1087	72.1	17.5	29.6
2010	1127	62.0	18.1	32.1
2011	1148	66.0	17.3	35.7
2012	1088	63.0	17.2	35
2013	982	59.0	16.6	35.6
2014	833	52.0	16.0	42.1
2015	816	50.0	16.3	39.2
2016	860	51.0	16.8	40.8
2017	829	48.0	17.2	41.1
2018	863	51.0	16.9	38.7
2019	1070	56.0	19.1	38.3
2020	1238	66.0	18.7	38.6
2021	1281	69.0	18.5	44.8
2022	1194	66.0	18.0	46.6
2023	1156	63.0	18.3	32.7
2024	1163	59.0	19.7	28.2

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 Polo Park Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	954	43.0	22.2	12.9
2002	1388	59.0	23.5	15.4
2003	1388	59.0	23.5	15.4
2004	1551	68.0	22.8	18.8
2005	1628	78.0	20.9	17.8
2006	1653	85.0	19.4	17.2
2007	1595	86.0	18.5	20
2008	1048	58.0	18.1	17.4
2009	1087	72.1	17.5	29.6
2010	1127	62.0	18.1	32.1
2011	1148	66.0	17.3	35.7
2012	1088	63.0	17.2	35
2013	982	59.0	16.6	35.6
2014	833	52.0	16.0	42.1
2015	816	50.0	16.3	39.2
2016	860	51.0	16.8	40.8
2017	829	48.0	17.2	41.1
2018	863	51.0	16.9	38.7
2019	1070	56.0	19.1	38.3
2020	1238	66.0	18.7	38.6
2021	1281	69.0	18.5	44.8
2022	1194	66.0	18.0	46.6
2023	1156	63.0	18.3	32.7
2024	1163	59.0	19.7	28.2

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 Polo Park Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$300 (3.6%)	$8,072 (96.4%)	$8,372
2019	$343 (4.5%)	$7,353 (95.6%)	$7,695
2020	$327 (3.9%)	$8,043 (96.1%)	$8,370
2021	$490 (5.6%)	$8,240 (94.4%)	$8,729
2022	$1,119 (10.9%)	$9,126 (89.1%)	$10,244
2023	$885 (7.9%)	$10,259 (92.1%)	$11,145

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Polo Park 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 199^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 185^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Polo Park Middle School)	71	68	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Polo Park Middle School)	70	64	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Polo Park Middle School)	74	69	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polo Park Middle School)	53	46	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Polo Park Middle School)	70	65	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polo Park Middle School)	85	77	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Polo Park Middle School)	60	68	8%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Polo Park Middle School)	87	86	1%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polo Park Middle School)	98	94	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Polo Park Middle School)	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	1070	1156	8%
African American	177	151	14.7%
American Indian	6	11	83.3%
Asian	47	67	42.6%
Hispanic	346	419	21.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	447	452	1.1%
Two or More Races	46	54	17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	32.7%	5.6%

Schools Near Polo Park 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
Polo Park Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	11901 Lake Worth Rd	Wellington	33449	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 333-5500	1,163	59	19.7	28.2%	442 (38.0%)	169 (14.5%)	426 (36.6%)	65 (5.6%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.6%)	81.9	174^th of 1196 public middle schools	85.5%		80.8	185^th of 1177 public middle schools	84.3%	11	74.0	69.0	71.0	71.0	39.0	80.0	68.0	92.0	97.0		82.0	$11,145	$885	$10,259
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	1,234	67	18.4	32.6%	366 (29.7%)	327 (26.5%)	385 (31.2%)	96 (7.8%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.4%)	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
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	1,242	71	17.4	43.2%	429 (34.5%)	371 (29.9%)	361 (29.1%)	46 (3.7%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.5%)	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
Wellington Landings Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1100 Aero Club Dr	Wellington	33414	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 792-8100	1,221	62	19.6	26.0%	531 (43.5%)	130 (10.6%)	471 (38.6%)	42 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.7%)	79.8	205^th of 1196 public middle schools	82.9%		78	223^rd of 1177 public middle schools	81.1%	18	74.0	71.0	67.0	74.0	30.0	76.0	62.0	100.0			82.0	$11,472	$1,372	$10,101
Crestwood Community Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	64 Sparrow Dr	Royal Palm Beach	33411	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 753-5000	742	47	15.7	49.6%	145 (19.5%)	284 (38.3%)	257 (34.6%)	23 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.0%)	53.2	543^rd of 1196 public middle schools	54.6%		57.4	466^th of 1177 public middle schools	60.4%	77	60.0	50.0	53.0	55.0	21.0	63.0	46.0	90.0	100.0		61.0	$14,035	$1,878	$12,157
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
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	1,387	90	15.4	70.5%	135 (9.7%)	194 (14.0%)	998 (72.0%)	22 (1.6%)	22 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.2%)	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
Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	9385 Boynton Beach Blvd	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 732-8252	647	27	24.4	40.8%	212 (32.8%)	202 (31.2%)	184 (28.4%)	13 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (4.9%)	59	457^th of 1196 public middle schools	61.8%		58.4	452^nd of 1177 public middle schools	61.6%	5	62.0	61.0	60.0	41.0	63.0	63.0	21.0	92.0	100.0	98.0	75.0	$9,255	$587	$8,668
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	852	57	15.0	65.4%	76 (8.9%)	313 (36.7%)	393 (46.1%)	20 (2.3%)	28 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.5%)	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
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	1,189	69	17.2	33.7%	502 (42.2%)	205 (17.2%)	351 (29.5%)	63 (5.3%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (5.4%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Polo Park Middle School

What district is Polo Park Middle School in?

Palm Beach

What high school do graduates of Polo Park Middle School attend?

Students who attend Polo Park Middle School usually go on to attend Wellington High School

How many students attend Polo Park Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,163 students attended Polo Park Middle School.

Is Polo Park Middle School a good school?

Polo Park Middle School ranks 174^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Polo Park Middle School?

Students at Polo Park Middle School are 38% White, 37% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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