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Howell L. Watkins Middle School

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8 · Magnet
hlwm.palmbeachschools.org9480 Macarthur Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403(561) 776-3600
School grade
Florida Department of Education

C grade for 2025, with 54% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeDCC
Share of possible points38%49%54%
ELA achievement30%40%48%
ELA learning gains–57%61%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–55%55%
Math achievement32%35%47%
Math learning gains–57%60%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–71%57%
Science achievement26%25%40%
Social studies achievement39%50%67%
Middle school acceleration65%53%52%
Students tested98%97%96%

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

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

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of school180143
Suspended in school7948
Expelled with educational servicesUnder 10None reported
Alternative placementNone reportedUnder 10
Suspension extended pending a hearingUnder 10None reported

None reported: Expelled without educational services, corporal punishment, change in placement, other actions.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall879720
Suspended out of school28.9% · 25425.1% · 181
Suspended in school6.6% · 5811.0% · 79
Expelled0.3% · 30.1% · 1
School Profile

Location

City, Small

Enrollment

720 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino19.3%
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White6.7%
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Black or African American69.4%
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Asian1.1%
x
Two or More Races2.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.8%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 120150001481

District
Palm Beach
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
720 students
Teachers (FTE)
52.6

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