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Palm Springs Middle School

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Palm Springs Middle School ranks 775 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

775^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 36% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Palm Springs Middle School in West Palm Beach, FL, is a large public school serving 1,397 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Palm Beach district, where about 60% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school presents a fascinating contrast: it has an exceptional program for advanced math students, with Algebra 1 proficiency at 86% and Geometry at 78% in 2025-2026—far exceeding district and state averages. However, this success masks significant struggles in standard grade-level math, where 7th-grade proficiency dropped to just 22% in 2024-2025, well below the district average of 42%. This "tale of two math programs" suggests that while high-achieving students thrive, the majority of students in regular classes need more support.

Compared to nearby schools, Palm Springs stands out for its advanced math strength but lags in other areas. For instance, Okeeheelee Middle School serves a similar student population with nearly identical demographics but consistently outperforms Palm Springs in grade-level math and English Language Arts, despite spending less per student ($13,052 vs. $13,975). Palm Springs also struggles with Civics, scoring 65% proficiency in 2025-2026 versus the district average of 77%. Chronic absenteeism has been a major issue, peaking at 27.6% in 2023-2024, though this is lower than the state average of 31.4% and improving from previous years.

For parents, the key takeaway is that Palm Springs offers a standout opportunity for students ready for advanced math, with results that rival or beat many surrounding schools like Lantana Middle School and Tradewinds Middle School. However, families should be aware that the school's overall performance is mixed, with weaker results in standard subjects and Civics. The school operates with relatively tight resources compared to peers like Bear Lakes Middle School ($15,296 per student) and Roosevelt Middle School ($16,580), which may impact its ability to address these gaps. If your child excels in math, this school could be an excellent fit; otherwise, it's worth exploring how the school supports students in core subjects.

1,397

Students ?

16.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,975

Per pupil spending ?

60.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1560 Kirk Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

(561) 434-3300

District: Palm Beach

Feeder schools for Palm Springs Middle School:

Elementary:	Berkshire Elementary School
	Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.1%

African American:

18.8%

White:

7.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2021 → 36th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 36th (2026) from a 23rd-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 61% meeting standards)

!Civics scores 12 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg65%

Florida avg61%

775^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 38Middle Schools in the Palm Beach

33^rd of 70Palm Beach among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	775 of 1216	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.1	801 of 1205	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	793 of 1196	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.3	904 of 1177	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.4	828 of 1148	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.2	879 of 1136	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.0	726 of 1099	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.5	674 of 1035	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.3	662 of 1031	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.3	591 of 997	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.2	615 of 999	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.2	500 of 956	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.1	433 of 897	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.9	392 of 891	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.9	372 of 839	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.9	352 of 780	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.7	348 of 740	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.2	328 of 736	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	41.9	420 of 675	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	43.3	368 of 602	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	38.9	391 of 593	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 186%+23 vs state

Geometry78%+22 vs state

Civics65%-12 vs state

Math53%-7 vs state

English Language Arts53%-9 vs state

Science48%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Palm Springs Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1560 Kirk Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 434-3300	1,397	86	16.3	60.2%	108 (7.7%)	262 (18.8%)	979 (70.1%)	14 (1.0%)	7 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	22 (1.6%)	39.9	775^th of 1216 public middle schools	36.3%		36.1	801^st of 1205 public middle schools	33.5%	26	50.0	53.0	55.0	44.0		58.0	48.0	86.0	78.0	65.0	$13,975	$1,025	$12,950
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	324	15	21.0	57.7%	28 (8.6%)	24 (7.4%)	263 (81.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	33.1	871^st of 1216 public middle schools	28.4%		35.9	803^rd of 1205 public middle schools	33.4%	68	57.0	46.0	53.0	54.0	49.0	31.0	35.0	57.0		72.0	$8,230	$807	$7,423
Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3525 S Congress Ave	Palm Beach	33461	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 623-6935	37	0		75.7%	4 (10.8%)	6 (16.2%)	24 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.1	1209^th of 1216 public middle schools	0.6%					(n/a)			6.0			6.0	0.0				$20,625	$186	$20,439
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	1,136	64	17.8	62.3%	70 (6.2%)	266 (23.4%)	750 (66.0%)	7 (0.6%)	38 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	16.7	1068^th of 1216 public middle schools	12.2%		13.7	1075^th of 1205 public middle schools	10.8%	7	36.0	37.0	36.0	41.0		40.0	31.0	97.0	96.0	55.0	$14,017	$1,000	$13,018
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	1,275	82	15.5	65.7%	78 (6.1%)	181 (14.2%)	968 (75.9%)	18 (1.4%)	16 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.1%)	24.7	981^st of 1216 public middle schools	19.3%		23	964^th of 1205 public middle schools	20.0%	17	42.0	47.0	38.0	35.0		54.0	31.0	85.0	92.0	56.0	$14,212	$1,180	$13,032
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	1,153	74	15.5	60.3%	147 (12.7%)	160 (13.9%)	816 (70.8%)	9 (0.8%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.0%)	32.6	880^th of 1216 public middle schools	27.6%		29.4	891^st of 1205 public middle schools	26.1%	11	58.0	49.0	49.0	41.0	25.0	53.0	41.0	88.0	100.0	62.0	$14,398	$1,205	$13,193
Okeeheelee Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	2200 Pinehurst Dr	Greenacres	33413	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 434-3200	1,401	79	17.8	60.3%	99 (7.1%)	208 (14.8%)	1,044 (74.5%)	15 (1.1%)	18 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	15 (1.1%)	40	773^rd of 1216 public middle schools	36.4%		44	685^th of 1205 public middle schools	43.2%	88	53.0	53.0	51.0	50.0		58.0	45.0	91.0	89.0	67.0	$13,052	$987	$12,066
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	816	49	16.8	60.7%	60 (7.4%)	322 (39.5%)	372 (45.6%)	18 (2.2%)	27 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.8%)	35	847^th of 1216 public middle schools	30.3%		26.7	924^th of 1205 public middle schools	23.3%	77	48.0	48.0	50.0	47.0	42.0	54.0	52.0	98.0	100.0	81.0	$15,244	$1,080	$14,163
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	841	50	16.9	64.8%	44 (5.2%)	538 (64.0%)	238 (28.3%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.3%)	29.5	920^th of 1216 public middle schools	24.3%		26	930^th of 1205 public middle schools	22.8%	10	42.0	45.0	52.0	37.0	41.0	64.0	36.0	92.0	100.0	60.0	$15,296	$1,357	$13,940
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	819	52	15.7	65.8%	62 (7.6%)	331 (40.4%)	390 (47.6%)	5 (0.6%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	13 (1.6%)	27.4	951^st of 1216 public middle schools	21.8%		19.5	1012^th of 1205 public middle schools	16.0%	61	47.0	51.0	43.0	49.0	24.0	55.0	33.0	76.0	90.0	78.0	$16,350	$1,299	$15,051

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Springs Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Palm Springs Middle School?

Students at Palm Springs Middle School are 70% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Palm Springs Middle School a good school?

Palm Springs Middle School ranks 775^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Palm Springs Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,397 students attended Palm Springs Middle School.

What district is Palm Springs Middle School in?

Palm Beach

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