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BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida · PALM BEACH
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,246
Student:Teacher17.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch20%
Title INo
BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
1,246
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
20%-29.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida. The school enrolls 1,246 students. It is part of the PALM BEACH district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPALM BEACH
County12099
CityWEST PALM BEACH
ZIP33407
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120150003226

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,246
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino22.8%
Black / African American10.7%
Asian15.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native45.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
22.8%
Black
10.7%
Asian
15.4%
Two+
5.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %20%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)