Serving 852 students in grades 6-8, Tradewinds Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tradewinds Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tradewinds Middle School's student population of 852 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tradewinds Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tradewinds Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3105 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
46%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tradewinds Middle School's ranking?
Tradewinds Middle School is ranked #3105 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tradewinds Middle School often compared to?
Tradewinds Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tradewinds Middle School?
852 students attend Tradewinds Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tradewinds Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tradewinds Middle School?
Tradewinds Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tradewinds Middle School offer ?
Tradewinds Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tradewinds Middle School part of?
Tradewinds Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2020
It's a school where all students all welcome it, not private.
5 4/14/2016
I like this school but my only concern is if I would go there where would I find a correct bus stop.
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