Below Average
#3004 of 3,778 schools in FL
Dale Cassens Education Complex
School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
A St. Lucie school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1905 S 11TH ST, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
- Math 9% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs FL 52% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dale Cassens Education Complex score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dale Cassens Education Complex sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,707
Median home value
$175,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
36.2%
Poverty rate
38.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith United School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Loving Care Young Achievers ClubPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Synergy School of Tomorrow IncPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| St Andrew's Episcopal AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #34 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dale Cassens Education Complex is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dale Cassens Education Complex
Dale Cassens Education Complex is a public school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,004 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dale Cassens Education Complex
What grades does Dale Cassens Education Complex serve?
Dale Cassens Education Complex serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Dale Cassens Education Complex?
Dale Cassens Education Complex has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dale Cassens Education Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Dale Cassens Education Complex is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dale Cassens Education Complex rank in FL?
Dale Cassens Education Complex ranks #3,004 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dale Cassens Education Complex's MySchoolScout rating?
Dale Cassens Education Complex has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dale Cassens Education Complex?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dale Cassens Education Complex has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dale Cassens Education Complex a charter school?
No, Dale Cassens Education Complex is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dale Cassens Education Complex a Title I school?
No, Dale Cassens Education Complex is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dale Cassens Education Complex?
66.5% of students at Dale Cassens Education Complex qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Phone
- (772) 468-5190
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 34950)
- 17,674
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34950; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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