Emerald Cove Middle School

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Emerald Cove Middle School ranks 236 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Emerald Cove Middle School is a public middle school located in Wellington, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,241 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.

Emerald Cove Middle School consistently outperforms the Palm Beach District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, with 93% of students proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, 98% proficiency in EOC/Geometry, 86% in EOC/Civics, and 72% in Statewide Science/Science for 8th grade. The school also has a diverse student population, with 34% White, 23.85% African American, 30.38% Hispanic, and 7.17% Asian students, which is higher than some nearby schools like Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Polo Park Middle School. Additionally, Emerald Cove Middle School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, compared to 14.7% at Christa McAuliffe Middle School and 22.7% at Palm Springs Middle School.

Despite its diverse student population, Emerald Cove Middle School is able to achieve high academic performance across all racial groups, suggesting the school is effectively addressing the needs of students from different backgrounds and providing equitable educational opportunities. The school also has a higher spending per student of $11,654, compared to the Palm Beach District average of $11,473 and the state average of $9,255. Overall, Emerald Cove Middle School is a strong-performing school that is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population, and it stands out among the nearby schools in the Palm Beach District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

9950 Stribling Way
Wellington, FL 33414

(561) 803-8000

District: Palm Beach

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,654

Students who attend Emerald Cove Middle School usually attend:

High:

Palm Beach Central High School

Feeder schools for Emerald Cove Middle School:

Elementary:	Elbridge Gale Elementary School
	Equestrian Trails Elementary
	Everglades Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 1,234

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

31.2%

White:

29.7%

African American:

26.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emerald Cove Middle School ranks better than 80.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.06. (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 Emerald Cove Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (31.2%), White (29.7%), African American (26.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerald Cove Middle School is 18.4. 24 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Emerald Cove Middle School employs 67 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerald Cove Middle School is $11,654. 19 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Emerald Cove Middle School 236^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Emerald Cove 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 Emerald Cove Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	80.89	131^st	839	84.4%
2011	82.00	137^th	891	84.6%
2012	75.49	202^nd	897	77.5%
2013	76.09	207^th	956	78.3%
2014	70.90	275^th	999	72.5%
2016	78.28	187^th	997	81.2%
2017	75.79	231^st	1031	77.6%
2018	76.04	225^th	1035	78.3%
2019	76.12	241^st	1099	78.1%
2021	75.17	254^th	1136	77.6%
2022	78.52	219^th	1148	80.9%
2023	76.93	236^th	1177	79.9%
2024	77.06	236^th	1196	80.3%

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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 Emerald Cove Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	549	184	52	203	6	n/a	n/a	69	1063
2009	576	204	58	231	2	n/a	n/a	65	1136
2010	541	206	62	264	8	n/a	n/a	47	1128
2011	512	221	53	261	10	0	56	0	1113
2012	541	243	55	264	9	1	51	0	1164
2013	552	265	63	301	8	1	42	0	1232
2014	553	251	58	315	9	2	34	0	1222
2015	538	248	64	330	8	1	34	0	1223
2016	520	223	65	352	6	1	37	0	1204
2017	533	222	70	332	1	1	43	0	1202
2018	500	271	90	373	2	1	38	0	1275
2019	494	263	103	372	6	2	40	0	1280
2020	486	276	114	411	10	3	43	0	1343
2021	470	274	101	372	8	3	53	0	1281
2022	456	285	96	360	5	2	49	0	1253
2023	422	296	89	377	5	2	50	0	1241
2024	366	327	96	385	5	1	54	0	1234

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 Emerald Cove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1063	58.0	18.3	19
2009	1136	72.1	18.3	23.2
2010	1128	57.0	19.7	26.7
2011	1113	60.0	18.5	32.7
2012	1164	63.0	18.4	30.4
2013	1232	66.0	18.6	32.1
2014	1222	69.0	17.7	33.8
2015	1223	71.0	17.2	35
2016	1204	72.0	16.7	37.4
2017	1202	71.0	16.9	38.9
2018	1275	78.0	16.3	38.9
2019	1280	78.0	16.4	38.8
2020	1343	73.0	18.3	40.4
2021	1281	72.0	17.7	48.9
2022	1253	71.0	17.6	48.5
2023	1241	70.0	17.7	35.5
2024	1234	67.0	18.4	32.6

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 Emerald Cove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1063	58.0	18.3	19
2009	1136	72.1	18.3	23.2
2010	1128	57.0	19.7	26.7
2011	1113	60.0	18.5	32.7
2012	1164	63.0	18.4	30.4
2013	1232	66.0	18.6	32.1
2014	1222	69.0	17.7	33.8
2015	1223	71.0	17.2	35
2016	1204	72.0	16.7	37.4
2017	1202	71.0	16.9	38.9
2018	1275	78.0	16.3	38.9
2019	1280	78.0	16.4	38.8
2020	1343	73.0	18.3	40.4
2021	1281	72.0	17.7	48.9
2022	1253	71.0	17.6	48.5
2023	1241	70.0	17.7	35.5
2024	1234	67.0	18.4	32.6

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 Emerald Cove Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$404 (5.2%)	$7,413 (94.8%)	$7,817
2019	$529 (6.4%)	$7,697 (93.6%)	$8,226
2020	$539 (6.1%)	$8,274 (93.9%)	$8,813
2021	$795 (8.3%)	$8,793 (91.7%)	$9,587
2022	$1,337 (12.8%)	$9,124 (87.2%)	$10,462
2023	$1,179 (10.1%)	$10,475 (89.9%)	$11,654

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emerald Cove Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 241^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 236^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Cove Middle School)	69	67	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	54	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Cove Middle School)	77	62	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	60	50	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Cove Middle School)	68	62	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	53	51	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Cove Middle School)	42	26	16%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	35	27	8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Cove Middle School)	64	65	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	58	51	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Emerald Cove Middle School)	72	76	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	64	57	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Emerald Cove Middle School)	63	65	2%
8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	46	5%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Emerald Cove Middle School)	85	80	5%
End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)	72	65	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Emerald Cove Middle School)	99	94	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)	65	54	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Emerald Cove Middle School)	100	98	2%
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	1280	1241	3%
African American	263	296	12.5%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	103	89	13.6%
Hispanic	372	377	1.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	494	422	14.6%
Two or More Races	40	50	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.8%	35.5%	3.4%

Schools Near Emerald Cove 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Emerald Cove Middle School

What high school do graduates of Emerald Cove Middle School attend?

Students who attend Emerald Cove Middle School usually go on to attend Palm Beach Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Emerald Cove Middle School?

Students at Emerald Cove Middle School are 31% Hispanic, 30% White, 26% African American, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Emerald Cove Middle School a good school?

Emerald Cove Middle School ranks 236^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Emerald Cove Middle School in?

Palm Beach

How many students attend Emerald Cove Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,234 students attended Emerald Cove Middle School.

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