Excellent
#370 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Elementary School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
A St. Lucie elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2250 S JENKINS RD, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
- Math 52% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,985
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$1,125/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34947; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Jes Memorial Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Fairlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 667 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is a public elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 702 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies
What grades does Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies serve?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies has an enrollment of approximately 702 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies rank in FL?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies ranks #370 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies's MySchoolScout rating?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies a charter school?
No, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies a Title I school?
No, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies?
71.1% of students at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 702
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (772) 462-8888
- Area population (ZIP 34947)
- 13,192
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 34947; 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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