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West Boynton Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Florida middle schools

Summary

West Boynton Middle School in Boynton Beach, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 896 students in grades 6-8, located in a suburban area of the Palm Beach County School District.

This school stands out as a clear academic leader in the region, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 10% of middle schools statewide. Its students achieve exceptional proficiency rates in core subjects, consistently outperforming nearby schools like Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Polo Park Middle School. For example, 8th-grade math proficiency is 92%, and 8th-grade science proficiency is 76%, both the highest in the area. The school also excels in advanced coursework, with near-perfect scores on Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics end-of-course exams. A key differentiator is the school's very low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3%, which is roughly one-third of the district average, and a low rate of economic disadvantage among its families. This combination creates a highly stable and supportive learning environment.

Interestingly, the data reveals a universal challenge across all area schools: a significant drop in 7th-grade math proficiency. At West Boynton, 7th-grade math proficiency is 61%, which is 31 points lower than its 8th-grade math score, though still above district and state averages. Nearby Somerset Academy Canyons Middle School offers a fascinating contrast, achieving the highest 7th-grade math proficiency in the area (83%) despite having higher economic disadvantage and absenteeism rates. West Boynton also demonstrates strong efficiency, spending $14,008 per student—less than several lower-performing schools in the area—while producing top-tier results. This efficiency, combined with its academic dominance, makes West Boynton a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality middle school experience.

896

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,008

Per pupil spending ?

18.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8655 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33472

(561) 434-8000

District: Palm Beach

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.8%

Hispanic:

21.1%

African American:

16.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2025 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (87% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Palm Beach

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school87%

District avg64%

Florida avg61%

91^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 3 pts since 2025

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	88.0	91 of 1216	92.5%	★★★★★
2025	86.6	125 of 1205	89.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 199%+36 vs state

Geometry99%+43 vs state

Civics93%+16 vs state

English Language Arts87%+26 vs state

Math82%+23 vs state

Science76%+24 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
West Boynton Middle School	Public	6-8	8655 Senator Joe Abruzzo Ave	Boynton Beach	33472	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(561) 434-8000	896	53	16.9	18.2%	473 (52.8%)	146 (16.3%)	189 (21.1%)	54 (6.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.3%)	88	91^st of 1216 public middle schools	92.5%		86.6	125^th of 1205 public middle schools	89.6%	34	87.0	89.0	84.0	71.0	61.0	92.0	76.0	99.0	99.0		93.0	$14,008	$536	$13,473
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	597	18	34.1	42.2%	138 (23.1%)	216 (36.2%)	201 (33.7%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	64.2	408^th of 1216 public middle schools	66.4%		60.8	447^th of 1205 public middle schools	62.9%	39	63.0	81.0	69.0	56.0	83.0	76.0	22.0	95.0	85.0	89.0	81.0	$9,541	$233	$9,307
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	1,079	70	15.4	30.2%	445 (41.2%)	184 (17.1%)	340 (31.5%)	55 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.6%)	74.5	277^th of 1216 public middle schools	77.2%		77.2	242^nd of 1205 public middle schools	79.9%	35	70.0	74.0	76.0	68.0	38.0	75.0	72.0	97.0	100.0		85.0	$14,736	$595	$14,140
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	1,307	72	18.2	39.5%	388 (29.7%)	421 (32.2%)	407 (31.1%)	43 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.4%)	45.1	697^th of 1216 public middle schools	42.7%		50	593^rd of 1205 public middle schools	50.8%	104	59.0	64.0	60.0	30.0	22.0	54.0	51.0	96.0	100.0		78.0	$12,588	$743	$11,844
Congress Community Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	101 S Congress Ave	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 374-5600	845	59	14.3	63.6%	58 (6.9%)	605 (71.6%)	152 (18.0%)	11 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	12.9	1102^nd of 1216 public middle schools	9.4%		12.8	1086^th of 1205 public middle schools	9.9%	16	36.0	34.0	41.0	25.0	27.0	36.0	23.0	72.0			44.0	$16,471	$1,570	$14,901
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
South Technical Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1325 Gateway Blvd	Boynton Beach	33426	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 318-8087	529	28	18.9	62.9%	21 (4.0%)	294 (55.6%)	205 (38.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	66.8	365^th of 1216 public middle schools	70.0%		63	419^th of 1205 public middle schools	65.2%	54	77.0	74.0	82.0	68.0	45.0	67.0	42.0	89.0		95.0	75.0	$10,498	$1,775	$8,723
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
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
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	1,122	63	17.8	25.6%	415 (37.0%)	168 (15.0%)	424 (37.8%)	66 (5.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.0%)	75.9	245^th of 1216 public middle schools	79.9%		78.1	229^th of 1205 public middle schools	81.0%	16	78.0	78.0	75.0	63.0	39.0	77.0	70.0	94.0	99.0		84.0	$12,747	$387	$12,360

Frequently Asked Questions about West Boynton Middle School

What is the racial makeup of West Boynton Middle School?

Students at West Boynton Middle School are 53% White, 21% Hispanic, 16% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is West Boynton Middle School a good school?

Yes. West Boynton Middle School ranks in the top 7.5% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend West Boynton Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 896 students attended West Boynton Middle School.

What district is West Boynton Middle School in?

Palm Beach

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