Summary:
In zip code 33486 (Boca Raton, FL), there is one middle school, Boca Raton Community Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with a substantial enrollment of 1,058 students as part of the Palm Beach school district.
Boca Raton Community Middle School is a standout for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework and civics. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved a remarkable 100% proficiency rate in Geometry and 97% in Algebra 1, dramatically outperforming both the district and state averages. Civics proficiency was also a strong point at 91%, well above the district and state rates of 77%. The school consistently exceeds state averages in English Language Arts across all three grade levels, with 7th grade (72%) being a particular strength. However, the school faces a significant and persistent challenge with 7th-grade math proficiency, where only 15% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, a dramatic drop from 57% in 6th grade and well below the state average of 53%. This "7th-grade math cliff" is a critical area for intervention, especially given the school's success in accelerating top-tier math students through advanced pathways.
Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern, with a rate of 26.1% in 2023-2024, higher than the district average of 23.4% but lower than the state's 31.4%. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating and a state ranking around the 60th percentile over the last three years. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 and per-pupil spending of $15,210, the school offers a stable learning environment. While the school excels in many areas, addressing the 7th-grade math proficiency gap and reducing chronic absenteeism should be top priorities for continued improvement.
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