Excellent
#259 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 7% in state
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi
Elementary School · Fau Lab Sch · Port St. Lucie, FL
A Fau Lab Sch charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10680 SW ACADEMIC WAY, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987
- Math 69% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,560
Median home value
$430,100
Median rent
$1,994/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34987; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charter School at TraditionCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,147 | Compare → |
| Manatee Academy K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 1,723 | Compare → |
| Oak Hammock K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,704 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie West K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fau Lab Sch
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi is listed in FAU LAB SCH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi is a public elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of Fau Lab Sch, serving approximately 1,501 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi
What grades does Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi serve?
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi?
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi has an enrollment of approximately 1,501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi?
The student-teacher ratio at Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi rank in FL?
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi ranks #259 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi's MySchoolScout rating?
Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi a charter school?
Yes, Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi a Title I school?
No, Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi?
54.4% of students at Fau/slcsd Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Traditi 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (772) 345-3245
- Area population (ZIP 34987)
- 17,911
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 59.6
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 34987; 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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