Summary:
In zip code 33414, Wellington, Florida, there are two public middle schools serving grades 6-8, both part of the Palm Beach County School District.
Wellington Landings Middle stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, ranking 233rd out of 1,216 Florida middle schools (81st percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year, compared to Emerald Cove Middle School which ranks 287th (76th percentile). Wellington Landings achieves 100% proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry End-of-Course exams, and has higher proficiency in 8th-grade Science (75% vs. 67%) and average English Language Arts (76% vs. 73%). Notably, Wellington Landings accomplishes these results while spending $742 less per student ($12,140 vs. $12,882) and with a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11.1% compared to Emerald Cove's 17.1%. Both schools have nearly identical enrollments (around 1,224 students) and similar student-teacher ratios (approximately 18:1).
A key finding is a consistent "7th Grade Math Slump" affecting both schools, where math proficiency drops to around 43-44% in 7th grade from 70% in 6th grade, before rebounding to 78% in 8th grade. Both schools excel in advanced coursework, significantly outperforming district and state averages in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics. The school with the lower percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (Wellington Landings at 23.63% vs. Emerald Cove's 29.24%) has the higher state ranking and better overall test scores, aligning with broader educational trends. Overall, families in this zip code have access to two strong middle schools, with Wellington Landings demonstrating particularly high efficiency and academic outcomes.
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