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Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 97% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Don Estridge High Technical Middle School in Boca Raton, FL, is a magnet-style school serving 1,270 students in grades 6-8, and it consistently ranks in the top 3% of all middle schools in Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2015-2016. This school is an academic powerhouse, achieving near-perfect proficiency in advanced coursework like Algebra 1 (100%), Geometry (98%), and Civics (99%), and it posts exceptionally high scores in standard FAST assessments for ELA and Math, with 8th-grade math proficiency at an impressive 96%—far surpassing nearby schools like Loggers' Run Community Middle School (82%) and Omni Middle School (80%).

What sets Don Estridge apart is its ability to avoid the common "7th-grade math slump" seen at other schools; while Omni Middle School sees math proficiency drop from 74% in 6th grade to 49% in 7th grade, Don Estridge actually improves from 83% to 85%. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.6%, roughly half the Palm Beach district average and a third of the state rate, indicating strong student engagement. Its closest competitor, Somerset Academy Boca Middle School, trails in key metrics like 8th-grade math (84% vs. 96%) and serves a much smaller student body (95 students), highlighting Don Estridge's ability to maintain elite performance at a larger scale.

Interestingly, Don Estridge achieves these results with a per-student spending of $12,225, which is lower than less-performing schools like Boca Raton Community Middle School ($15,210) and Carver Middle School ($16,156), suggesting highly efficient use of resources. The stark contrast between Don Estridge and Boca Raton Community Middle School—just 1.83 miles away—is striking: while Don Estridge posts 89-91% ELA proficiency, Boca Raton Community Middle posts 59-72%, and in 7th-grade math, the gap is a chasm (85% vs. 15%). This demonstrates how specialized programs and school choice can create significant differences in educational outcomes within the same community.

1,270

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,225

Per pupil spending ?

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1798 NW Spanish River Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 989-7800

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Hispanic:

23.3%

African American:

15.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (92% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Palm Beach

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school92%

District avg64%

Florida avg61%

36^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	92.9	36 of 1216	97.0%	★★★★★
2025	94.3	32 of 1205	97.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	25 of 1196	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	31 of 1177	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	41 of 1148	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	58 of 1136	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	94.8	38 of 1099	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	94.8	32 of 1035	96.9%	★★★★★
2017	94.7	38 of 1031	96.3%	★★★★★
2016	92.8	50 of 997	95.0%	★★★★★
2014	90.6	61 of 999	93.9%	★★★★★
2013	92.1	40 of 956	95.8%	★★★★★
2012	91.6	50 of 897	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	93.3	24 of 891	97.3%	★★★★★
2010	92.7	29 of 839	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	92.0	30 of 780	96.2%	★★★★★
2008	91.8	38 of 740	94.9%	★★★★★
2007	93.7	21 of 736	97.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 1100%+37 vs state

Civics99%+22 vs state

Geometry98%+42 vs state

Math91%+32 vs state

English Language Arts90%+28 vs state

Science85%+33 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 Biology 1 (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 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
Don Estridge High Technical Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1798 NW Spanish River Blvd	Boca Raton	33431	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 989-7800	1,270	70	18.2	19.2%	620 (48.8%)	202 (15.9%)	296 (23.3%)	86 (6.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.0%)	92.9	36^th of 1216 public middle schools	97.0%		94.3	32^nd of 1205 public middle schools	97.3%	4	89.0	91.0	89.0	83.0	85.0	96.0	85.0	100.0	98.0		99.0	$12,225	$322	$11,904
Boca Raton Community Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1251 NW 8th St	Boca Raton	33486	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 416-8700	1,058	69	15.3	37.5%	410 (38.8%)	209 (19.8%)	369 (34.9%)	31 (2.9%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.9%)	59.1	484^th of 1216 public middle schools	60.2%		61.8	431^st of 1205 public middle schools	64.2%	53	59.0	72.0	69.0	57.0	15.0	66.0	54.0	97.0	100.0		91.0	$15,210	$1,097	$14,114
Omni Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5775 Jog Rd	Boca Raton	33496	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 989-2800	951	56	17.0	24.1%	490 (51.5%)	81 (8.5%)	303 (31.9%)	36 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.9%)	71.4	311^th of 1216 public middle schools	74.4%		76.2	260^th of 1205 public middle schools	78.4%	51	70.0	75.0	68.0	74.0	49.0	80.0	58.0	98.0	100.0		86.0	$13,587	$380	$13,206
Somerset Academy Boca Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	333 SW 4th Ave	Boca Raton	33432	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 393-1091	95	5	19.6	15.8%	53 (55.8%)	8 (8.4%)	30 (31.6%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	87.9	95^th of 1216 public middle schools	92.2%		86.3	129^th of 1205 public middle schools	89.3%	34	85.0	93.0	86.0	78.0		84.0		96.0		86.0	96.0	$10,314	$307	$10,006
Carver Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	101 Barwick Rd	Delray Beach	33445	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 638-2100	680	46	14.7	61.2%	32 (4.7%)	517 (76.0%)	115 (16.9%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	22.6	1007^th of 1216 public middle schools	17.2%		12.8	1088^th of 1205 public middle schools	9.7%	81	44.0	41.0	46.0	32.0		37.0	47.0	82.0	92.0		53.0	$16,156	$1,095	$15,061
Deerfield Beach Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	701 SE 6th Ave	Deerfield Beach	33441	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-3300	1,132	53	21.3	51.1%	90 (8.0%)	592 (52.3%)	403 (35.6%)	11 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.1%)	30.1	911^th of 1216 public middle schools	25.1%		23.7	955^th of 1205 public middle schools	20.7%	44	50.0	51.0	47.0	48.0	52.0	32.0	36.0	99.0	97.0	85.0	73.0	$10,623	$1,349	$9,273
Lyons Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	4333 Sol Press Blvd	Coconut Creek	33073	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-3700	1,469	70	20.9	26.8%	368 (25.1%)	396 (27.0%)	581 (39.6%)	51 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	66 (4.5%)	67.4	358^th of 1216 public middle schools	70.6%		65.5	384^th of 1205 public middle schools	68.1%	26	71.0	66.0	69.0	59.0	67.0	70.0	67.0	95.0	100.0	99.0	78.0	$9,941	$998	$8,944
Eagles Landing Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	19500 Coral Ridge Dr	Boca Raton	33498	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 470-7000	1,466	86	17.0	22.6%	762 (52.0%)	125 (8.5%)	489 (33.4%)	44 (3.0%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	39 (2.7%)	74.7	272^nd of 1216 public middle schools	77.6%		73.5	285^th of 1205 public middle schools	76.3%	13	76.0	71.0	72.0	73.0	52.0	78.0	68.0	97.0	100.0		87.0	$11,816	$536	$11,279
Loggers' Run Community Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	11584 W Palmetto Park Rd	Boca Raton	33428	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 883-8000	1,114	60	18.5	23.2%	542 (48.7%)	67 (6.0%)	416 (37.3%)	37 (3.3%)	11 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	37 (3.3%)	75.8	250^th of 1216 public middle schools	79.4%		79.4	216^th of 1205 public middle schools	82.1%	34	74.0	72.0	77.0	75.0	43.0	82.0	67.0	97.0	98.0		83.0	$12,200	$195	$12,004
Crystal Lake Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3551 NE 3rd Ave	Pompano Beach	33064	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	Yes	(754) 322-3100	925	43	21.5	50.8%	40 (4.3%)	491 (53.1%)	371 (40.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.8%)	35.5	840^th of 1216 public middle schools	30.9%		28.4	906^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.8%	66	50.0	57.0	49.0	56.0	54.0	40.0	39.0	65.0	96.0	90.0	61.0	$9,975	$1,124	$8,852

Frequently Asked Questions about Don Estridge High Technical Middle School

Is Don Estridge High Technical Middle School a good school?

Yes! Don Estridge High Technical Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 36^th of 1216 Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Don Estridge High Technical Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,270 students attended Don Estridge High Technical Middle School.

What district is Don Estridge High Technical Middle School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Don Estridge High Technical Middle School?

Students at Don Estridge High Technical Middle School are 49% White, 23% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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