Martin School District
School District · Stuart, Florida
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
31
13 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
18,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
31
13 elem, 5 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
18,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Martin?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Martin as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jensen Beach Elementary School
Jensen Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bessey Creek Elementary School
Palm City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Palm City Elementary School
Palm City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#44 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,838
+$1,077 vs Florida median
District size
18,270 students
Larger than Florida median
The short answer
Martin ranks #44 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Martin's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jensen Beach Elementary School (9.0/10), Bessey Creek Elementary School (8.5/10), and Palm City Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Martin schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Martin
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jensen Beach Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Bessey Creek Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Palm City Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Citrus Grove Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Hidden Oaks Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Felix a Williams Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Clark Advanced Learning Center | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Treasure Coast Classical Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Crystal Lake Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Jensen Beach High School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 31 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Martin
Martin is a Stuart, Florida school district serving 31 schools.The district educates 18,270 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $12,838 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Martin demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jensen Beach Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Martin students show an average math proficiency of 58.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Martin, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Martin with test data.
Schools in Martin
31 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools5
High Schools7
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Stuart
- Total Enrollment
- 18,270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,063
- District spending per student
- $12,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Martin?
Martin has 31 schools in total — 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Martin?
The average composite rating for Martin is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Martin?
Martin's district-level spending was $12,838 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Martin?
The average student-teacher ratio in Martin is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Martin?
Jensen Beach Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Martin with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Martin?
Across schools in Martin with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Martin compare to other districts in Florida?
Martin has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 31 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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