Summary:
Zip code 33463 in Greenacres, Florida, is home to two middle schools—L C Swain Middle School and Tradewinds Middle School—both part of the Palm Beach district, serving grades 6-8 in a community where over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Tradewinds Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, showing a clear upward trajectory. Its state ranking improved from the 17th percentile (1-star) in 2023-2024 to the 30th percentile (2-star) in 2025-2026, while L C Swain Middle School remained stagnant in the 18th-20th percentile (1-star). Tradewinds excels in advanced coursework, achieving 98% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% in Geometry, compared to L C Swain’s 85% and 92%, respectively. Tradewinds also leads in Civics (81% vs. 56%) and 8th Grade Science (52% vs. 31%). Despite higher per-student spending ($15,244 vs. $14,212) and a slightly larger student-teacher ratio (16.8:1 vs. 15.5:1), Tradewinds’ academic outcomes are notably superior, suggesting effective resource allocation.
Both schools face a shared challenge with chronic absenteeism—28.3% at L C Swain and 30.4% at Tradewinds—well above the district average of 23.4%. However, Tradewinds has managed to achieve better results despite this hurdle, indicating stronger intervention strategies. L C Swain, with a slightly higher poverty rate (65.73% vs. 60.66%), may face additional obstacles. Overall, Tradewinds is the standout choice in this zip code, demonstrating consistent improvement and academic rigor, while L C Swain remains a stable but lower-performing option. Parents should consider Tradewinds’ upward trend and advanced coursework success as key differentiators.
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