For the 2026 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 33% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belle Glade, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 W Canal St N
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-1100
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 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
Gr: 8-12
Belle Glade, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1001 Sw Avenue M
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-4404
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
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
716 S Main St
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 993-5000
Gr: K-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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
Gr: 6-12 | 55 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
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