How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howell L. Watkins Middle School | Watson B. Duncan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 705 | 1,042 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.4% | 32.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howell L. Watkins Middle School | Watson B. Duncan 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 | Howell L. Watkins Middle School | Watson B. Duncan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.7% | 40.2% |
| African American | 70.1% | 25.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% | 24.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howell L. Watkins Middle School | Watson B. Duncan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 220:1 | 378:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.6% | 14.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 0 |
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.