Conniston Middle School

Public 6-8

 3630 Parker Ave
       West Palm Beach, FL  33405-2113


(561) 802-5400

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
933rd of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,970 Help


Students who attend Conniston Middle School usually attend:

High:    Forest Hill Community High School

Feeder schools for Conniston Middle School:

Elementary:    Meadow Park Elementary School
    Palm Beach Public School
    South Olive Elementary School
    U. B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  1,075

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.7%
African American:
16.7%
White:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Compare Details Conniston Middle School ranks worse than 78.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 26th among 36 ranked middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.59. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.7%), African American (16.7%), White (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conniston Middle School is 16.5, which is the 11th best among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Conniston Middle School employs 65 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conniston Middle School is $11,970, which is the 12th highest among 36 middle schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Conniston Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Conniston Middle School 933rd of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Conniston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 45th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Conniston Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.94 383rd 593 35.4%
2005 45.44 361st 602 40.0%
2006 40.29 435th 675 35.6%
2007 31.26 531st 736 27.9%
2008 32.39 529th 740 28.5%
2009 37.06 530th 780 32.1%
2010 41.84 540th 839 35.6%
2011 40.83 571st 891 35.9%
2012 44.29 517th 897 42.4%
2013 40.82 581st 956 39.2%
2014 33.30 671st 999 32.8%
2016 35.06 650th 997 34.8%
2017 34.33 677th 1031 34.3%
2018 42.68 597th 1035 42.3%
2019 35.51 736th 1099 33.0%
2021 30.31 797th 1136 29.8%
2022 33.59 764th 1148 33.4%
2023 23.59 928th 1177 21.2%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

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

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.6)
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Reviews:
by a teacher
Saturday, August 12, 2017

Open Quote Here is a principal that joins an "A" rated school and immediately takes it to a "C". He's been there over 6 years and it is still a “C”. Discipline runs amok. I can quote him as saying, "discipline is not my problem. That’s the teacher's problem. My job is to maintain the building." I thought that was the custodian's job. He utilizes AP courses to bolster the school grade but without success. His focus is on the brighter students. He and the rest of the administration bow down to a particular parent that provides funding and resources from PBAU. I know this because I was told to make an exception for this parent and their son. This violates district contracts. The principal is unprofessional and loses his temper at teachers. I know because he roasted me in front of my colleagues. He provides no support to new teachers. They sought help but he did nothing. Eg. A dance studio that was without mirrors, no bars and definitely not enough room for 40 kids. The students that were placed in this dance class as well as the art classes were the bottom of the barrel. The students have a term for the lack of direction there. They call it Conniston chaos. I witnessed students doing flips off the side of the building and another jumping from the second story balcony to the ground. The kids are shouting and running through the courtyard. The administration did nothing. The principal does not do faculty meetings. Faculty meetings are important for communication and to prepare for upcoming events, including FSA’s. To avoid attendance issues, I will quote him as saying that, "when I started here there used to be long lines in the office for tardiness now I just let the students go straight to class and leave the responsibility to the teachers to mark the student late. This creates a security issue and a student accountability concern. There were a couple of students who posted on social media that a student was going to shoot up the school. The post went viral. The parents and students panicked. Putting fear into people is an act of terrorism. No consequence was issued to the students who started the threat and terrorized the school. I know this because one of the students involved was back in my class the next day. Fire drills were chaotic too. A real fire occurred and the evacuation took 30 minutes. Power was lost for 3 hours another day and there was no plan. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Open Quote This school is a terrible place to work. The administration is not supportive of teachers, parents, or students.

Additionally, you better hope your child doesn't need ESE services because the department is lacking in all areas Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Open Quote The staff and teachers are amazing. The principal and assistant principals are outstanding. They each care about the students as if they were their own children. They will go above and beyond to help each one of the students succeed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Conniston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 457 146 11 207 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1989 422 131 6 210 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 423 144 4 247 1 n/a n/a 0 819
1991 391 119 6 231 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1992 398 165 7 333 3 n/a n/a 0 906
1993 401 202 8 367 3 n/a n/a 0 981
1994 398 199 7 369 4 n/a n/a 0 977
1995 388 235 11 444 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
1996 388 235 11 444 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
1997 376 266 13 511 2 n/a n/a 0 1168
1998 319 245 9 507 2 n/a n/a 0 1082
1999 307 269 8 502 3 n/a n/a 0 1089
2000 296 237 9 485 1 n/a n/a 0 1028
2001 237 210 5 481 1 n/a n/a 0 934
2002 206 216 6 568 4 n/a n/a 0 1000
2003 206 216 6 568 4 n/a n/a 0 1000
2004 177 237 6 573 6 n/a n/a 0 999
2005 166 243 5 582 5 n/a n/a 0 1001
2006 154 232 5 550 3 n/a n/a 0 944
2007 155 214 5 538 1 n/a n/a 33 946
2008 162 185 9 554 2 n/a n/a 28 940
2009 165 165 12 550 4 n/a n/a 38 934
2010 174 160 20 602 2 n/a n/a 14 972
2011 165 167 14 641 2 1 13 0 1003
2012 181 176 14 707 4 0 15 0 1097
2013 183 187 12 719 3 0 16 0 1120
2014 181 166 16 747 5 0 19 0 1134
2015 171 172 14 787 4 1 13 0 1162
2016 175 165 15 792 9 3 19 0 1178
2017 187 172 15 807 4 9 19 0 1213
2018 194 160 21 809 7 8 17 0 1216
2019 192 158 13 783 5 6 15 0 1172
2020 179 155 11 843 7 0 13 0 1208
2021 145 160 9 809 3 0 14 0 1140
2022 130 159 11 750 8 0 12 0 1070
2023 115 179 12 749 8 0 12 0 1075

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 Conniston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 821 44.0 18.6 37.5
1989 770 50.0 15.4 39.5
1990 819 47.0 17.4 40.7
1991 747 46.0 16.2 42.8
1992 906 53.0 17.0 n/a
1993 981 54.0 18.2 51.3
1994 977 56.0 17.4 48.5
1995 1080 70.0 15.4 48.2
1996 1080 70.0 15.4 48.2
1997 1168 75.0 15.6 42.8
1998 1082 71.0 15.2 54.1
1999 1089 70.0 15.6 64.4
2000 1028 75.0 13.7 62.5
2001 934 62.0 15.1 68.1
2002 1000 58.0 17.2 72.1
2003 1000 58.0 17.2 72.1
2004 999 69.0 14.5 75.2
2005 1001 73.0 13.7 67
2006 944 69.0 13.7 69.4
2007 946 61.0 15.5 72
2008 940 64.0 14.7 71.2
2009 934 73.3 14.8 66.5
2010 972 61.0 15.9 70.9
2011 1003 64.0 15.6 70
2012 1097 69.5 15.7 71.5
2013 1120 64.0 17.5 75.6
2014 1134 63.0 18.0 80.6
2015 1162 65.0 17.8 82.5
2016 1178 68.0 17.3 82.7
2017 1213 70.0 17.3 82.4
2018 1216 72.0 16.8 81.3
2019 1172 67.0 17.4 79.2
2020 1208 67.5 17.8 76.4
2021 1140 67.5 16.8 88
2022 1070 67.5 15.8 87.4
2023 1075 65.0 16.5 73.5

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 Conniston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 821 44.0 18.6 37.5
1989 770 50.0 15.4 39.5
1990 819 47.0 17.4 40.7
1991 747 46.0 16.2 42.8
1992 906 53.0 17.0 n/a
1993 981 54.0 18.2 51.3
1994 977 56.0 17.4 48.5
1995 1080 70.0 15.4 48.2
1996 1080 70.0 15.4 48.2
1997 1168 75.0 15.6 42.8
1998 1082 71.0 15.2 54.1
1999 1089 70.0 15.6 64.4
2000 1028 75.0 13.7 62.5
2001 934 62.0 15.1 68.1
2002 1000 58.0 17.2 72.1
2003 1000 58.0 17.2 72.1
2004 999 69.0 14.5 75.2
2005 1001 73.0 13.7 67
2006 944 69.0 13.7 69.4
2007 946 61.0 15.5 72
2008 940 64.0 14.7 71.2
2009 934 73.3 14.8 66.5
2010 972 61.0 15.9 70.9
2011 1003 64.0 15.6 70
2012 1097 69.5 15.7 71.5
2013 1120 64.0 17.5 75.6
2014 1134 63.0 18.0 80.6
2015 1162 65.0 17.8 82.5
2016 1178 68.0 17.3 82.7
2017 1213 70.0 17.3 82.4
2018 1216 72.0 16.8 81.3
2019 1172 67.0 17.4 79.2
2020 1208 67.5 17.8 76.4
2021 1140 67.5 16.8 88
2022 1070 67.5 15.8 87.4
2023 1075 65.0 16.5 73.5

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 Conniston Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $795 (9.8%) $7,297 (90.2%) $8,092
2019 $937 (10.6%) $7,905 (89.4%) $8,842
2020 $749 (8.1%) $8,526 (91.9%) $9,275
2021 $1,134 (10.9%) $9,292 (89.1%) $10,426
2022 $2,020 (16.9%) $9,950 (83.1%) $11,970

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conniston Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 736th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 928th of 1177 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Conniston Middle School)4046
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5854
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Conniston Middle School)3835
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6050
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Conniston Middle School)4433
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5351
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Conniston Middle School)3215
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)3527
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Conniston Middle School)4537
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5851
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Conniston Middle School)5545
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6457
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Conniston Middle School)3629
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5146
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Conniston Middle School)6050
 10%
   End of Course Civics (Palm Beach)7265
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Conniston Middle School)8283
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Beach)6554
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11721075
 8.3%
African American158179
 13.3%
American Indian58
 60%
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic783749
 4.3%
Pacific Islander60
 100%
White192115
 40.1%
Two or More Races1512
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.2%73.5%
 5.7%


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Students at Conniston Middle School are 70% Hispanic, 17% African American, 11% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,075 students attended Conniston Middle School.

Conniston Middle School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Florida middle schools.


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