Western Pines Community Middle School

5949 140th Ave N
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 991 students in grades 6-8, Western Pines Community Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Pines Community Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Western Pines Community Middle School's student population of 991 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
991 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Western Pines Community Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Pines Community Middle School is 0.68, 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)
#835 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Pines Community 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.
60%
52%
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60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Pines Community 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
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
37%
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Black
14%
21%
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White
46%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Pines Community 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
41%
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 Western Pines Community Middle School's ranking?
Western Pines Community Middle School is ranked #835 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Western Pines Community Middle School often compared to?
Western Pines Community Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Academy Charter School, Emerald Cove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Western Pines Community Middle School?
991 students attend Western Pines Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Western Pines Community Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Pines Community Middle School?
Western Pines Community Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Pines Community Middle School offer ?
Western Pines Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Western Pines Community Middle School part of?
Western Pines Community Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.

School Reviews

5   1/29/2015
I go to western pines I am in 6th grade and I love my Experience.The bad Language everywhere but I can take the talking I understand that it is a free country and in the constitution of independence our presidents signed that we could have the freedom of speech but this is more like bullying in the words. The good thing is there is no drugs or not many fights at the school. For the sex thing I can deal with it everyone can make scission's for their selves. I love my middle school experience and hope the rest of the years follow as this one.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Johns

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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