- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Worth, FL
Lake Worth Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Worth Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150002873
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Worth Community Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 16
- public schools in Lake Worth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Worth Community Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Worth Community Middle ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150002873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Lake Worth Community Middle shrank from 1,249 students in 2022-23 to 1,161 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 120150002873 · Lake Worth, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 19.9:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Lake Worth Community Middle shrank from 1,249 students in 2022-23 to 1,161 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Worth Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 1,136
Lake Worth Community Middle
1,136 students
What this shows Lake Worth Community Middle reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Worth Community Middle compares
Lake Worth Community Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
African American 23.4%
White 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Lake Worth Community Middle is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Worth Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Worth Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Worth Community Middle
How many students attend Lake Worth Community Middle?
Lake Worth Community Middle has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Worth, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,249 (2022-23) → 1,161 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Worth Community Middle is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Worth Community Middle?
74.9% of students at Lake Worth Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Worth Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Worth Community Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Lake Worth, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Worth Community Middle?
Lake Worth Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Worth Community Middle rank among public schools in Lake Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Worth Community Middle ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Lake Worth, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Lake Worth Community Middle, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.