Below Average
#3327 of 3,778 schools in FL
Spectrum Academy
High School · Martin · Stuart, FL
A Martin high school where students score 42 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 SE BAHAMA AVE, Stuart, FL 34994
- Math 0% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs FL 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Spectrum Academy score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 3% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 14% (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 24 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spectrum 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$62,895
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$1,558/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34994; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ese HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Martin S.a.i.l.sEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 12 | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Martin County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,122 | Compare → |
| Willoughby Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Martin
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Spectrum Academy is listed in MARTIN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spectrum Academy
Spectrum Academy is a public high school in Stuart, FL, part of Martin, serving approximately 136 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,327 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spectrum Academy
What grades does Spectrum Academy serve?
Spectrum Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Spectrum Academy?
Spectrum Academy has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spectrum Academy rank in FL?
Spectrum Academy ranks #3,327 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Spectrum Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Spectrum Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Spectrum Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spectrum Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Spectrum Academy a charter school?
No, Spectrum Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spectrum Academy a Title I school?
No, Spectrum Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spectrum Academy?
64.7% of students at Spectrum 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Martin County
- Phone
- (772) 219-1870
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 34994)
- 18,318
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
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 34994; 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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