Howell L. Watkins Middle School

Howell L. Watkins Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
9480 Macarthur Blvd,  Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach County School District
3.5
879 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Donald Hoffman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
34%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
34%
State Average
20%
Science
36%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
220:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Black
72.3%
Hispanic
15.1%
White
7.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/4/2025
Good school, students and staff show that they are making a positive impact, hopeful it will become a “B” school soon.
3.0 student
12/5/2023
This school is kinda of good kids are mean some nice but is how is it in every single school so I love this school
1.0 parent
10/20/2022
Horrible school. Kids are bad and don't respect for the teachers.
1.0 other
10/25/2017
The teachers at this school honestly give it there all, given the quality of students. The students are very low academically but otherwise kind of funny fun kids. The administrators are a joke. How the district allows them to continue is a mystery. They have no clue what is going on. They ignore co...

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Howell L. Watkins Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and is served by the Palm Beach County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 879 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Howell L. Watkins Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, Riviera Beach Preparatory & Achievement Academy, Coastal Middle & Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what Palm Beach Gardens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howell L. Watkins Middle School.

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