SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM

School Overview
Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) Middle School in West Palm Beach is a specialized charter school that integrates rigorous academic standards with a unique curriculum centered on the sports and entertainment industries. By leveraging partnerships with professional sports organizations and industry experts, the school provides students with hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship, and career-focused pathways. The school environment is designed to be high-energy and engaging, aiming to prepare students for future academic success while fostering an interest in fields such as sports management, broadcasting, digital media, and sports medicine.

Beyond its career-oriented focus, SLAM Palm Beach emphasizes the development of core values such as discipline, sportsmanship, and leadership. The school maintains a structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular athletics and collaborative projects that mirror professional workplace environments. By combining traditional core subjects with real-world industry exposure, the school aims to help middle schoolers cultivate the essential skills and confidence necessary to excel in high school and beyond, regardless of the specific career path they eventually choose.
324
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM
Demographic Student Count
White28
Hispanic263
Black24
Asian2
Two or More5
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    263 (81.2%)
  • White
    28 (8.6%)
  • Black
    24 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PALM BEACH
Phone: (561)641-4449
Website: http://slampalmbeach.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23
Grades Taught
Grade 6 105
Grade 7 111
Grade 8 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM
Grade Student Count
Grade 6105
Grade 7111
Grade 8108
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SPORTS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (SLAM) MIDDLE SCHOOL PALM
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14243.8%
Male18256.2%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)