Emerald Cove Middle School

What Emerald Cove Middle School does

Emerald Cove Middle School is an A-rated public middle school serving 1,273 students in grades 6-8 at 9950 Stribling Way, Wellington, Florida. Founded in 2007, the school operates as a government entity under the oversight of the School District of Palm Beach County, which serves more than 189,000 students district-wide. Core academic offerings include advanced and gifted courses, high-school-level courses (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Spanish 1), and electives spanning Art, Band, Chorus, Drama, STEM, and Peer Partner programs. The school differentiates through two flagship programs: the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) college preparatory program and the Pre-Information Technology Choice Program, which delivers integrated learning in programming, software, web development, and emerging digital technologies.

The school's operational platform integrates multiple third-party systems: Google Classroom for instruction, Destiny for the library catalog, Mackinvia for e-books, IXL for skills practice, SIS Parent Gateway for student records, Eleyo for Before/After Care enrollment and payments, SchoolCashOnline for meal and fee collection, Xello for career planning, and Here Comes the Bus for transportation tracking. A Media Center provides 21st-century library instruction with print and digital collections. Extracurricular programming includes 15+ clubs (Battle of the Books, Best Buddies, Drama, FBLA, STEM, Student Government, Yearbook) and a full athletics program for boys (baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball) and girls (basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, volleyball).

Funding flows primarily through state, federal, and district allocations channeled via the Palm Beach County School District, with ancillary fee-based revenue from school meals ($2.50 breakfast, $3.75 lunch, with reduced-price tiers at $0.30/$0.40), Before & After Care subscription (monthly billing, $15 late fee), a one-time $25 supply bundle, and PTSA fundraising through the Pirate's Treasure campaign and business partner memberships. Enrollment is captured through the district's zoned assignment and Choice Program application system, supported by personalized campus tours and a district-level marketing footprint across the district website and social channels.

Name

Emerald Cove Middle School

Legal name

Emerald Cove Middle School

Website

https://ecms.palmbeachschools.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Emerald Cove Middle School is an A-rated public middle school in Wellington, Florida, serving 1,273 students in grades 6-8 through the Palm Beach County School District with AVID college prep and Pre-IT Choice Programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public middle school
• Secondary education services
• College preparatory programs
• K-12 education
• School choice programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. School Meals Program: Breakfast and lunch meals sold to students at standardized pricing. Additional revenue from a la carte items.
2. Before and After Care Services: Fee-based morning care (7:45 AM - 8:55 AM) and aftercare (4:05 PM - 5:10 PM) programs. Payments due monthly with late fees for non-payment.
3. School District Funding: Public school funded by Palm Beach County School District with state and federal funding
4. PTSA Fundraising and Donations: Parent-Teacher-Student Association raises funds through Pirate's Treasure Fundraiser and accepts business partner memberships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Emerald Cove Middle School is a public middle school (grades 6-8) in Wellington, Florida, operated by the School District of Palm Beach County. It delivers core academic instruction supplemented by specialized programs including the AVID college preparatory track, a Pre-Information Technology Choice Program focused on IT career pathways, comprehensive athletics, clubs, before/after care, school meals, and counseling services for approximately 1,273 students.

Product overview

Emerald Cove Middle School is an A-rated public middle school (grades 6-8) in Wellington, Florida, part of the Palm Beach County School District. The school operates as a unified educational services platform offering a comprehensive array of programs. Core academic offerings are enhanced by specialized programs including the AVID college preparatory program and Pre-Information Technology Choice Program. Student support services include Before & After Care, School Counseling, Media Center with digital resources, and School Meals. Extracurricular programs encompass 15+ clubs (Battle of the Books, Best Buddies, Drama, FBLA, STEM, Student Government, Yearbook) and athletics for both boys (Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball) and girls (Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball). The school integrates multiple technology platforms including Destiny Library, Mackinvia e-books, SIS Parent Gateway, SchoolCashOnline, Eleyo enrollment, and Xello career planning to deliver its educational mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Almost all AVID students who participate for at least three years in high school are accepted to college, with roughly three quarters getting into four-year universities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege preparatory program that helps students learn skills necessary to take honors and AP classes in high school with eventual outcome of attending four-year college. AVID students receive specialized elective instruction, peer tutoring, and college exposure activities.
• Palm Beach County School DistrictcoreOthersEmerald Cove operates under the School District of Palm Beach County, receiving district oversight, curriculum guidance, and administrative support.
• Best Buddies InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization promoting opportunities for one-to-one friendships and inclusion for people with disabilities. Students matched with buddies throughout school year for activities including movie nights, crafts, and West Palm Beach Buddy Walk.
• FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
• FFEA (Future Florida Educators of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents become aware of careers in education and nurture interest in teaching. Students learn leadership skills and compete against other chapters.
• Special OlympicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllows ESE students to prepare and compete in sports throughout year. Non-disabled peers help train, cheer on, and compete alongside them at county, area and state competitions.
• Business Partners ProgramminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPalm Beach County Schools program allowing local businesses to partner with schools for mutual benefit and community engagement.
• CareerSource Palm Beach CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict partnership for learner pathways and career readiness programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AVID Center: National college-readiness program provider whose AVID framework is implemented at ECMS and thousands of other schools. Comparable as an enabler/ecosystem partner rather than a competitor; relevant for understanding the program's scale and outcomes referenced in ECMS's value proposition.
• Florida Department of Education: State regulatory and accountability body that issues the A-grade rating held by ECMS and governs school performance standards statewide. Relevant as the institutional entity whose framework determines ECMS's reputational signal and funding flow.

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: One of the largest charter school operators in Florida, managing multiple public K-12 schools including middle schools with college-prep and STEM programs. Comparable as a parallel provider of public middle school education in Florida, though through a charter governance model.
• Academica Corporation: Florida-based charter school management organization operating numerous K-12 charter schools across the state. Relevant as a broader incumbent in Florida's public middle school space, particularly for specialized academic programs similar to ECMS's Pre-IT track.
• KIPP Miami and South Florida: Florida charter school network operating multiple middle schools across the state with college-preparatory focus and AVID-aligned curriculum. Comparable in mission and program design but operates under a different governance model (charter vs. district).

Direct peers

• Bak Middle School of the Arts: Public magnet middle school (grades 6-8) in Palm Beach Gardens within the same School District of Palm Beach County. Operates as an A-rated choice program with arts specialization, comparable in mission, scale, and governance to Emerald Cove and serves as the most analogous specialized public middle school in the same district.
• Congress Middle School: Public middle school in the same Palm Beach County School District, serving grades 6-8 with comparable magnet and AVID-style programming. Operates under identical district oversight and accountability framework.
• Wellington Landings Middle School: Public middle school in the same Wellington community and the same Palm Beach County School District. Zoned peer serving grades 6-8 with overlapping curriculum, athletics, and extracurricular structure, making it the closest geographic comparator for enrollment and demographics.
• Polo Park Middle School: Public middle school in Wellington, FL within the School District of Palm Beach County. Direct peer serving a similar Wellington demographic with comparable course offerings, athletics, and choice program structure.
• Okeeheelee Middle School: Public middle school within the School District of Palm Beach County offering grades 6-8 with similar AVID-style college preparatory offerings. Comparable in scale, governance, and program mix to Emerald Cove.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pbcsd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIK9U-c6_PllykRg3PoZtPA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PBCSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/pbcsd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emerald-cove-middle-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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