Serving 1,521 students in grades 6-8, Palm Springs 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Palm Springs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Springs Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Palm Springs Middle School is ranked #2816 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Springs Middle School?
1,521 students attend Palm Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Palm Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Springs Middle School?
Palm Springs Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Springs Middle School offer ?
Palm Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palm Springs Middle School part of?
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