How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bak Middle School of the Arts | Bear Lakes Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | West Palm Beach, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | 841 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 61.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bak Middle School of the Arts | Bear Lakes Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,024 | $14,024 |
| District | Palm Beach County School District | Palm Beach County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bak Middle School of the Arts | Bear Lakes Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 5.2% |
| African American | 15.1% | 64.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.7% | 28.3% |
| Asian | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bak Middle School of the Arts | Bear Lakes Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 360:1 | 203:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.8% | 9.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.