Best 33430 Florida Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 819 students in 33430, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33430, FL are Lake Shore Middle School and Crossroads Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33430 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33430, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33430, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 W Canal St N
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Sw 12th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Gr: 5-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33430, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33430, FL include Lake Shore Middle School and Crossroads Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 33430?
4 public middle schools are located in 33430.
What is the racial composition of students in 33430?
33430 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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