Very Good
#1346 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 36% in state
Manatee Academy K-8
Elementary School · St. Lucie · Port St. Lucie, FL
A St. Lucie elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1450 SW HEATHERWOOD BLVD, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
- Math 50% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manatee Academy K-8 score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manatee Academy K-8 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,842
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34986; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy BethanyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| St. Lucie West K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
| Sunlight Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Oak Hammock K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,704 | 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.
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
- #10 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
Manatee Academy K-8 is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manatee Academy K-8
Manatee Academy K-8 is a public elementary school in Port St. Lucie, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 1,723 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,346 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manatee Academy K-8
What grades does Manatee Academy K-8 serve?
Manatee Academy K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Manatee Academy K-8?
Manatee Academy K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 1,723 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manatee Academy K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Manatee Academy K-8 is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manatee Academy K-8 rank in FL?
Manatee Academy K-8 ranks #1,346 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Manatee Academy K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Manatee Academy K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Manatee Academy K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manatee Academy K-8 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manatee Academy K-8 a charter school?
No, Manatee Academy K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manatee Academy K-8 a Title I school?
No, Manatee Academy K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manatee Academy K-8?
59.8% of students at Manatee Academy K-8 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
- 1,723
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (772) 340-4745
- Area population (ZIP 34986)
- 29,713
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 34986; 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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