JUPITER MIDDLE SCHOOL

jms.palmbeachschools.org

1,272 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jupiter Middle School, located at 15245 Military Trail in Jupiter, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the School District of Palm Beach County. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By offering a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

In addition to its classroom instruction, Jupiter Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. Through various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, the school encourages students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers. Supported by dedicated faculty and staff, the institution maintains a strong focus on student success and the promotion of a positive, inclusive school culture.

1,272

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JUPITER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	517
Black	71
Asian	33
Two or More	49
American Indian	7

White
595 (46.8%)
Hispanic
517 (40.6%)
Black
71 (5.6%)
Two or More
49 (3.9%)
Asian
33 (2.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)745-7200
Website:	http://jms.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 413

Grade 7 419

Grade 8 440