BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 719 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on Shenandoah Boulevard, the school functions as part of the School District of Palm Beach County. Its academic mission focuses on fostering student development through a structured middle school curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the transition to high school, emphasizing core subjects, elective opportunities, and personal growth during these formative years.
The school is deeply integrated into the local West Palm Beach community, providing a diverse environment that caters to a wide range of academic and extracurricular needs. Through its communication channels and school programs, Bear Lakes Middle strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to encourage high academic standards and student engagement. While the school manages its operational and educational updates through its district-affiliated online presence, it remains a central fixture for families seeking public education within the 33409 zip code area.
For more information, contact BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL at (561) 615-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-7606
(561) 615-7700
BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 719 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- PALM BEACH
- Total Students:
- 719
- Teachers:
- 46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 719 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEAR LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.8%
- White
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.