For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 866 students in Belle Glade, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belle Glade, 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.
Belle Glade, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Belle Glade have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belle Glade, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 W Canal St N
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-1100
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Sw 12th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-8400
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Services Program-west
Alternative School
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 868-5391
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Belle Glade, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Belle Glade Excel Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
555 Sw 16th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 257-2510
Grades: K-5
| 93 students
Eagle Youth Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2625 State Rd 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 992-1071
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake Shore Annex Transition (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1102 W Avenue A
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 49 students
716 S Main St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
West Area Secondary Intensive Transition (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
541 Rardin Ave
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4994
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4600
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belle Glade, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belle Glade, FL include Lake Shore Middle School and Crossroads Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Belle Glade?
4 public middle schools are located in Belle Glade.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Glade?
Belle Glade public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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