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BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

1725 ECHO LAKE DR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407PALM BEACH →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,260
Students
Total enrolled
$14,464
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,260 students in grades 06–08 in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,464 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a very large middle in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, serving grades 06–08 with 1,260 students. The district invests $14,464 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

1,260
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
73
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution363 male · 897 female
29%
71%
Male 29%Female 71%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 283 students
Student Composition
12%
45%
24%
13%
Asian12%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino24%
Black13%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120150003226

Academic Outcomes at BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33407

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,464Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,464
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,364
Student Support$2,748
Administration$1,736
Operations$2,170
Other$1,446
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,464 spent per student, an estimated $6,408 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
63%
State government
21.7%
Local (property tax)
63.0%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FRANKLIN ACADEMY - BOYNTON BEACHVERDE K-8
↓
Middle
WOODLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOLPALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLEAGLES LANDING MIDDLE SCHOOLL C SWAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOLPARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLJUPITER HIGH SCHOOLPALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
+17 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPalm Beach County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPALM BEACH →
Phone: (561)882-3870
NCES ID: 120150003226
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST PALM BEACH seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
1725 ECHO LAKE DR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.