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Watson B. Duncan Middle School vs. Independence Middle School

Should you attend Watson B. Duncan Middle School or Independence Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Watson B. Duncan Middle School
5150 117th Ct N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Independence Middle School
4001 Greenway Dr
Jupiter, FL 33458
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Watson B. Duncan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,134 students in grades 6-8, Watson B. Duncan Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,172 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,134 students
1,172 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Watson B. Duncan Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Watson B. Duncan Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Watson B. Duncan Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Watson B. Duncan Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#993 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#463 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Watson B. Duncan Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in FL)
75%
(Top 20% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watson B. Duncan Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watson B. Duncan Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Watson B. Duncan Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palm Beach School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Watson B. Duncan Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
345
419
Grade 7 Students
409
353
Grade 8 Students
380
400
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Watson B. Duncan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Watson B. Duncan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Watson B. Duncan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Watson B. Duncan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Watson B. Duncan Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palm Beach School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Watson B. Duncan Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Watson B. Duncan Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Watson B. Duncan Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palm Beach School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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