Watson B. Duncan Middle School

Watson B. Duncan Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5150 117th Ct N,  Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach County School District
4.0
2.3
1,134 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Phillip D'amico
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
59%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16%
State Average
20%
Science
20%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
404:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
48.2%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
19.4%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/14/2018
Middle school was a big change for me, leaving elementary school where you were still being taken care of. You had one main teacher, you had the same students in your classroom. When you enter middle school - you have to learn to be responsible for yourself. Get to a different classroom for each class. Meet a new group of kids in each class. You are exposed to more diversity and making the right choices, learning to be independent and responsible which then prepares you for high school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 15 Reviews
3.0 student
6/30/2025
The school over all is a good school, they are great when it comes to having a problem with another student, doing as much as they can to help. They never had a problem switching classes even close to the end of the school year, they provided me with the right teachers and education.
3.0 student
5/20/2024
i go to this school and it sucks. most of the teachers don’t really care about what they’re doing. all the students don’t care. nobody cares. the lunch food is bad. exterior is awful. so many fights and cursing. not even the admin really care. most of the admin don’t do anything. we have a hall moni...
4.0 student
9/28/2023
i go to watson and i think its a great school definitely the teachers want to improve your learning ability and yes kids fight but its middle school bfr also they give homework and explain it in the best way!! this school is funny nice and chill but its a dirty rats nest LOLL but thats because its o...
1.0 student
4/3/2023
this school caused my mental health to spiral so bad I was sent to a hospital

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Watson B. Duncan 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 1,134 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Watson B. Duncan Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, Jupiter High School, Fusion Academy Palm Beach Gardens, and more. Learn more about what Palm Beach Gardens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Watson B. Duncan Middle School.

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