- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Royal Palm Beach, FL
Western Pines Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Western Pines Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120150003225
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Pines Community Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Royal Palm Beach · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Pines Community Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Pines Community Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Royal Palm Beach, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Western Pines Community Middle grew from 991 students in 2022-23 to 1,042 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 120150003225 · Royal Palm Beach, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,097 enr · 20.7:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Western Pines Community Middle grew from 991 students in 2022-23 to 1,042 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Western Pines 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 1,097
Western Pines Community Middle
1,097 students
What this shows Western Pines Community Middle reports 1,097 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Pines Community Middle compares
Western Pines Community Middle is a growing 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
African American 12.8%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Western Pines Community Middle is more mixed than 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 Western Pines Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Pines 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 (~1,097 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Western Pines Community Middle
How many students attend Western Pines Community Middle?
Western Pines Community Middle has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Royal Palm Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 991 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Pines Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Pines Community Middle is 20.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Pines Community Middle?
41.2% of students at Western Pines Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Pines Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Western Pines Community Middle is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Pines Community Middle?
Western Pines Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Western Pines Community Middle rank among public schools in Royal Palm Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Pines Community Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Royal Palm Beach, 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 Royal Palm Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Western Pines 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.