Watson B. Duncan Middle School
School Overview
Watson B. Duncan Middle School is a public Magnet school located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It is a school in Palm Beach County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 65% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,293 students through grade 6 to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 79 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,293 students are attending Watson B. Duncan Middle School. By gender, there are 716 and 577 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Watson B. Duncan Middle School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 203 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34 | 14 | 20 |
| Asian | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| White | 132 | 72 | 60 |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 203 | 106 | 97 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 79 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Watson B. Duncan Middle School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 94.9% of teachers are certified. 86.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 79 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 75 | 94.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 8.9% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 647 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 554,095 Households |
| Population | 1,443,865 |
| Male | 710,241 |
| Female | 754,786 |
| Child Population | 401,650 |
| Total Housing Units | 686,410 Units |
| Average House Value | $283,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,398 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $63,299 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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