WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

School Overview
Watson B. Duncan Middle School, located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the School District of Palm Beach County, the school is dedicated to fostering a rigorous academic environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and personal growth. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum, providing students with a blend of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside a variety of elective options designed to enrich the student experience and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic program, Watson B. Duncan Middle School emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through extracurricular activities, sports, and social-emotional learning initiatives. The school strives to maintain a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in school spirit, clubs, and service-oriented projects. By focusing on both high academic standards and student character development, the school aims to cultivate a safe and collaborative environment that empowers its students to become responsible, well-rounded members of their community.
1,042
Total Students
65.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White419
Hispanic252
Black263
Asian59
Two or More45
American Indian4
  • White
    419 (40.2%)
  • Black
    263 (25.2%)
  • Hispanic
    252 (24.2%)
  • Asian
    59 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    45 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.4%)
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)776-3500
Website: http://wbdm.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 340
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 66
Grades Taught
Grade 6 310
Grade 7 324
Grade 8 408

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 6310
Grade 7324
Grade 8408
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WATSON B. DUNCAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42841.1%
Male61458.9%