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Howell L. Watkins Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
9480 Macarthur Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 · (561) 776-3600 · Part of Palm Beach County School District
Students
705
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
67%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Howell L. Watkins Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 19.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts33%
State average 52.1%
Location
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9480 Macarthur Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6213
Grade 7231
Grade 8261
Enrollment over time
879’20
879’21
794’22
720’23
705’24
Down 19.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 70%Hispanic 19%White 8%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.