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St. Lucie West K-8 School vs. Manatee Academy K-8

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School Overview

School
St. Lucie West K-8 School
1501 Sw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Manatee Academy K-8
1450 Sw Heatherwood Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Manatee Academy K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,663 students in grades Kindergarten-8, St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,723 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Manatee Academy K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
1,663 students
1,723 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. Lucie West K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manatee Academy K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. Lucie West K-8 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manatee Academy K-8.
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
87 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. Lucie West K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manatee Academy K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie West K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Academy K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1763 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#1420 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. Lucie West K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manatee Academy K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)
57%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Lucie West K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee Academy K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Lucie West K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee Academy K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Lucie West K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee Academy K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Lucie School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of St. Lucie West K-8 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manatee Academy K-8 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
119
123
Grade 1 Students
142
140
Grade 2 Students
151
150
Grade 3 Students
161
165
Grade 4 Students
186
182
Grade 5 Students
166
167
Grade 6 Students
257
249
Grade 7 Students
248
279
Grade 8 Students
233
268

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at St. Lucie West K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. Lucie West K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
30%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. Lucie West K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. Lucie West K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. Lucie West K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manatee Academy K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Lucie School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. Lucie West K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manatee Academy K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. Lucie West K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manatee Academy K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. Lucie West K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manatee Academy K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Lucie School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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