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Pinewood Elementary School

Elementary School · Martin · Stuart, FL

A Martin elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

5200 SE WILLOUGHBY BLVD, Stuart, FL 34997

  • Math 43% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$12,838
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at Pinewood Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2013
ELA
51%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pinewood Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,462/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stuart), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,705

Median home value

$335,200

Median rent

$1,520/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34997; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Willoughby Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–120.1 mi52Compare →
Treasure Coast Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.4 mi1,099Compare →
Port Salerno Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.5 mi686Compare →
Citrus Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available572Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Martin

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#15 of 27
District spending per student
$12,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pinewood Elementary School is listed in MARTIN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinewood Elementary School

Pinewood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stuart, FL, part of Martin, serving approximately 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,330 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinewood Elementary School

What grades does Pinewood Elementary School serve?

Pinewood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pinewood Elementary School?

Pinewood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinewood Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinewood Elementary School rank in FL?

Pinewood Elementary School ranks #2,330 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Pinewood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinewood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Pinewood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinewood Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pinewood Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pinewood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pinewood Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pinewood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinewood Elementary School?

61.8% of students at Pinewood Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Martin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
Area population (ZIP 34997)
45,947
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
53
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 34997; 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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