Howell L. Watkins Middle School vs. Watson B. Duncan Middle School
Should you attend Howell L. Watkins Middle School or Watson B. Duncan Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Howell L. Watkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Watson B. Duncan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, Howell L. Watkins 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,157 students in grades 6-8, Watson B. Duncan Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
794 students
1,157 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3221 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1080 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
238
401
Grade 7 Students
295
381
Grade 8 Students
261
375
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
22%
% Black
72%
19%
% White
8%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
