Boca Raton Community Middle School

1251 Northwest 8th Street

School District

Palm Beach
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 17, 2024

My son is in Grade 6 at school. He is very pleased with this school and enjoys it a lot. He finds it pleasant because of the teachers who are always ready to help and support. Everyone is very satisfied.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2024

My son transferred from Eastern PA and is now finishing his second year at Boca Raton Community MS. From his registration to class assignments the school administrators were extremely helpful. He took advanced courses in all subjects except for computer science which he found unchallenging. The school has great teachers for most subjects with notable mention going out to Dr. Gwen D'Amico for Civics, Ms. Ghazarian and Ms. Fraguela Cuesta for Math and Honors Algebra. They are exceptional and dedicated teachers. The Music teacher and band director Mr. Richard Powali is phenomenal. He does an "over and above" excellent job with three bands, producing multiple concerts each semester. His work is just amazing and I cannot thank him enough. The Principal Lisa Lee is on top of things and is always present even for the late evening band concerts. Overall I think BRCMS has been a great school for my son and his siblings will likewise attend. If more freedom is allowed in selecting electives and the Computer Sciences coursework for advanced student is improved BRCMS will have my five stars !
Submitted by other on June 05, 2023

Excellent school. Great programs, and teachers. My son really likes it.
Submitted by student on September 23, 2022

worst school ever i hate this school so much cant wait for highschool
Submitted by student on May 12, 2020

Ok so I would like to start out with saying that the school itself is good there is an occasional bad teacher but most of them are good or incredible the dress code is now followed for the most part and is pretty flexible. The students at this school are awful. I love the premed program just not the teacher who teaches 7th and 8th grade premed (6th is awesome) but the 7th grade premed teacher takes forever to grade and all she does is sit on her phone hand out worksheets and make tiktoks as I was saying I like the program just not who teaches it. I also LOVE the band program here it really prepares you for high school band by doing several events with boca high and the band director really loves teaching and pushes the band to its limits overall I would say that I have had a good experience just I think that it would be nice if the students had a bit more control or self discipline.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2019

Amazing. Three years and our daughter has advanced greatly with the AP courses and amazing drama club and thespian troupe that has earned superiors at state.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2018

To me is the worst school ever I am having a very hard time with the rudeness and I can’t wait to be over
Submitted by parent on September 28, 2015

Very Good Principal, very good teachers. Very excellent school.My son studied here and said it is the best school in the world.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2015

We live in the very affluent community of Boca Raton, which affords our children the great school that is Boca Middle. Lots of educational programs, extra cirricular activities, very involved parents, it's all there! I mean, there is this one thing that probably isn't a big deal...oh wait, it is. The school cafeteria regularly runs out of food, leaving several students hungry on a regular basis. How does that happen? We live in freaking Boca Raton, our kids go to a school with a pre med program, and they regularly run out of food?! Someone is really dropping the ball!
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2015

My son is in the advanced classes an excels in all areas, when his work get overwhelming his teachers help him achieve & understand the problems. They respond daily to us in regards to his assignments and grades, very Good. wish I had those possibilities.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

My child is a seventh grader in advanced classes. Last year her teachers were mostly ok, a favorite: Mr. Flores. What I don't understand though, are "electives". I did not grow up in the US and don't get the point of certain classes like cooking. I can teach her cooking at home. Would like to see more sports/PE instead. Healthy body healthy mind. Also, music classes or Spanish. Things that she will actually be able to use. Why call them "electives" if youcan't choose?
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2013

One of the best kept secrets in Boca! We have had a fabulous experience transitioning from a private school. Look at the test scores, come in and tour and speak with the students attending. Principal ,VP's and staff are positive and accessible to all the students and parents. Lot's of activities for the students including dances, school spirit week and a 5k run where they had a helicopter land on their baseball field to pick up the Principal to follow the students running - very cool!