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Watson B. Duncan Middle School

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8 · Magnet
wbdm.palmbeachschools.org5150 117th Ct N, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418(561) 776-3500
School grade
Florida Department of Education

A grade for 2025, with 68% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeBAA
Share of possible points66%68%68%
ELA achievement56%67%68%
ELA learning gains–64%63%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–62%52%
Math achievement66%71%74%
Math learning gains–67%71%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–64%68%
Science achievement54%61%58%
Social studies achievement74%73%76%
Middle school acceleration78%85%84%
Students tested99%99%99%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

159 students were suspended out of school at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of school149159
Suspended in school76Under 10
Expelled with educational servicesUnder 10None reported
Alternative placementNone reportedUnder 10
Other actionsUnder 10None reported

None reported: Expelled without educational services, suspension extended pending a hearing, corporal punishment, change in placement.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,1341,132
Suspended out of school12.6% · 14313.1% · 148
Suspended in school0.0% · 06.7% · 76
Expelled0.0% · 00.1% · 1
School Profile

Location

City, Small

Enrollment

1,134 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino23.4%
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White46.4%
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Black or African American19.6%
x
Asian5.6%
x
Two or More Races4.7%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 120150002870

District
Palm Beach
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,134 students
Teachers (FTE)
68.8

Sources