St. Lucie West K-8 School vs. Manatee Academy K-8
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Manatee Academy K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,662 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 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,700 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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
1,662 students
1,700 students
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1763 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1420 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
107
129
Grade 1 Students
135
139
Grade 2 Students
154
146
Grade 3 Students
181
168
Grade 4 Students
157
159
Grade 5 Students
175
178
Grade 6 Students
247
214
Grade 7 Students
250
271
Grade 8 Students
256
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
36%
30%
% Black
33%
36%
% White
23%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%