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#2860 of 3,778 schools in FL
Dan Mccarty Middle School
Middle School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
A St. Lucie middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 MISSISSIPPI AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
- Math 32% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dan Mccarty Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dan Mccarty Middle School 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Cassens Education ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Loving Care Young Achievers ClubPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Faith United School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| St Andrew's Episcopal AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Lucie
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Dan Mccarty Middle School is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dan Mccarty Middle School
Dan Mccarty Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 711 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,860 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dan Mccarty Middle School
What grades does Dan Mccarty Middle School serve?
Dan Mccarty Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dan Mccarty Middle School?
Dan Mccarty Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan Mccarty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan Mccarty Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dan Mccarty Middle School rank in FL?
Dan Mccarty Middle School ranks #2,860 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dan Mccarty Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dan Mccarty Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Dan Mccarty Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dan Mccarty Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dan Mccarty Middle School a charter school?
No, Dan Mccarty Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dan Mccarty Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dan Mccarty Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dan Mccarty Middle School?
76.9% of students at Dan Mccarty Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.3%
- Phone
- (772) 468-5700
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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