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#1758 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 47% in state
Independence Classical Academy
School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
A St. Lucie charter school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2902 S. JENKINS ROAD, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
- Math 42% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Classical Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Independence Classical Academy 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,052
Median home value
$369,100
Median rent
$1,402/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34981; 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 | 5.8private | K–11 | 1.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Loving Care Young Achievers ClubPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 65 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #15 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
Independence Classical Academy is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Classical Academy
Independence Classical Academy is a public school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,758 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Classical Academy
What grades does Independence Classical Academy serve?
Independence Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Independence Classical Academy?
Independence Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Classical Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Classical Academy rank in FL?
Independence Classical Academy ranks #1,758 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Independence Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Independence Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Classical Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Independence Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Independence Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Independence Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Independence Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Classical Academy?
50.0% of students at Independence Classical Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (772) 837-9300
- Area population (ZIP 34981)
- 6,167
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 34981; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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