SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM B

School Overview
Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) Middle School in West Palm Beach is a specialized charter school that integrates rigorous academic standards with a unique curriculum centered on the sports and entertainment industries. By leveraging partnerships with professional sports organizations and industry experts, the school provides students with hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and career-focused pathways. The school environment is designed to be high-energy and engaging, aiming to prepare students for future academic success while fostering an interest in fields such as sports management, broadcasting, digital media, and sports medicine.

Beyond its career-oriented focus, SLAM Palm Beach emphasizes the development of core values such as discipline, sportsmanship, and leadership. The school maintains a structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular athletics and collaborative projects that mirror professional workplace environments. By combining traditional core subjects with real-world industry exposure, the school aims to help middle schoolers cultivate the essential skills and confidence necessary to excel in high school and beyond, regardless of the specific career path they eventually choose.
349
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM B
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic259
Black45
Asian2
Two or More9
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    259 (74.2 %)
  • Black
    45 (12.9 %)
  • White
    30 (8.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PALM BEACH
Phone: (561)641-4449
Website: http://slampalmbeach.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Grade 6 132
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM B
Grade Student Count
Grade 6132
Grade 7117
Grade 8100
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM B
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16547.3%
Male18452.7%
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