Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, Bear Lakes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bear Lakes Middle School's student population of 850 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
Bear Lakes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lakes Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3249 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
66%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Bear Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Bear Lakes Middle School is ranked #3249 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bear Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Bear Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Beach Maritime Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bear Lakes Middle School?
850 students attend Bear Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bear Lakes Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Lakes Middle School?
Bear Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lakes Middle School offer ?
Bear Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lakes Middle School part of?
Bear Lakes Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Lakes Middle School located?
Bear Lakes Middle School is located in the Villages of Palm Beach Lakes neighborhood of West Palm Beach, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes.
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