Bear Lakes Middle School

3505 Shenandoah Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, Bear Lakes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bear Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bear Lakes Middle School's student population of 842 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
842 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Bear Lakes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lakes Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3319 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Lakes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Lakes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bear Lakes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
37%
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Black
69%
21%
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White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Bear Lakes Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Bear Lakes Middle School is ranked #3319 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bear Lakes Middle School?
842 students attend Bear Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bear Lakes Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Lakes Middle School?
Bear Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lakes Middle School offer ?
Bear Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bear Lakes Middle School part of?
Bear Lakes Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Lakes Middle School located?
Bear Lakes Middle School is located in the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 842 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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