Enrollment
324
Middle
DISTRICT 947 · STATE 794
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PALM BEACH·NCES 120150008562
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM
2845 SUMMIT BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 · (561) 641-4449 · Palm Beach County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL324 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
21.0:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.5:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
187 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 105 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 111 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 108 | 33% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
50.0%
FL avg 56.7% . +6.9pp since 2023
Math
49.8%
FL avg 58.9% . -0.9pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores have held steady.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.0% | 49.8% |
| 2023-24 | 43.1% | 50.7% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
45.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.3%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 46% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 52% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM's state test result (45.6% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM this school | 324 | 57.7% | 45.6% |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL MIAMI | 320 | 56.9% | 83.6% |
| PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY MIAMI | 219 | 60.3% | 56.5% |
| COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL HIALEAH | 496 | 56.9% | 41.1% |
| PINECREST ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL MIAMI | 494 | 58.1% | 76.2% |
| MATER ACADEMY DAVENPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL DAVENPORT | 334 | 65.9% | 56.9% |
Matched among Florida middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Palm Beach County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.6% | #394 of 560 | #24 of 36 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 49.8% | #373 of 560 ▼ 60 | #25 of 36 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #323 of 560 ▲ 23 | #21 of 36 ▲ 1 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 324 | #531 of 584 | #36 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.0:1 | #420 of 547 | #35 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.8% | #491 of 553 | #36 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.7% | #204 of 565 | #17 of 36 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
324
+55 (+20%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.0:1
was 19.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 324 | 15.4 | 21.0:1 | 58% (187) |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 17 | 19.6:1 | 71% (237) |
| 2022-23 | 349 | 15 | 23.3:1 | 85% (295) |
| 2020-21 | 269 | 14 | 19.2:1 | 87% (233) |
| 2017-18 | 137 | 7 | 19.6:1 | 86% (118) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM.
About SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM is a public middle-grades school run by PALM BEACH in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida. The school counts 324 students across grades 6 through 8. The school's enrollment is 59% smaller than the 794 average for middle schools in Florida.
PALM BEACH counts 233 schools and 191,505 students, including SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM.
Federal enrollment data show SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM is 81% Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 9% White and 7% Black. The school's Hispanic share is 57 points above the 24% share among Palm Beach County residents. The school's diversity index is 33%, meaning two students picked at random have a 33% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
A ratio of 21.0:1 comes from the school's 15.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has more students per teacher than the 19.6:1 average for middle schools in Florida. The lunch program counts 58% of students at SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. It compares with 45% for public schools in Palm Beach County.
Compared with Florida schools that have similar shares of low-income students, SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM's results are 6.6 points below predicted: 45.6% against 52.3%.
Among Palm Beach County residents, the median household income is $83,581, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 41%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Besides SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM, Palm Beach County has 244 other public schools.
The nearest public school is SLAM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL PALM BEACH, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM comes in 5th of 7 nearby schools on average proficiency.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. NCES lists SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM as a charter school.
Federal data show a 20% enrollment increase, from 269 in 2020-21 to 324 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 19.2:1 to 21.0:1.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Palm Beach County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,533,806
Census ACS
Median income
$83,581
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
245
192,831 students
Quick facts
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Other schools in PALM BEACH
- JOHN I. LEONARD HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,262 students
- JUPITER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,122 students
- PARK VISTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,881 students
- BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,819 students
- PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,809 students
- PALM BEACH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,760 students
Other schools in WEST PALM BEACH
- PALM BEACH LAKES HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,809 students
- WILLIAM T. DWYER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,163 students
- FOREST HILL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,923 students
- PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,397 students
- ALEXANDER W DREYFOOS JUNIOR SCHOOL OF THE ARTSHigh · 1,352 students
- BAK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF THE ARTSMiddle · 1,246 students
Nearby schools
- SLAM ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL PALM BEACH0.0 mi · 309
- SOMERSET ACADEMY LAKES0.0 mi · 400
- PALM BEACH COUNTY JAIL0.5 mi · 14
- MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.5 mi · 813
- RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT SUMMIT0.8 mi · 985
- BERKSHIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi · 1,076
Frequently asked questions
About SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALMHow large is SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM?
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM enrolls approximately 324 students in grades 06-08.
Is SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM an elementary, middle, or high school?
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM have?
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM employs 15 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.0:1.
What is the student diversity at SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM?
Student demographics at SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM are roughly 9% White, 81% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM?
SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM is overseen by PALM BEACH in Palm Beach County.
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