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#2559 of 3,778 schools in FL
St. Lucie Detention Center
School · ST. LUCIE
1301 BELL AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Enrollment
65
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
65
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#2,559 of 3,778
In Fort Pierce
#9 of 20
public schools
In district
#28 of 47
ST. LUCIE
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About St. Lucie Detention Center
St. Lucie Detention Center is a public school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of ST. LUCIE.
St. Lucie Detention Center serves approximately 65 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St.
Lucie Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,559 of 3,778 schools in FL. Structured state assessment records for St. Lucie Detention Center show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 65 students, St. Lucie Detention Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at St. Lucie Detention Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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St. Lucie Detention Center — Students at St. Lucie Detention Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 8 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How St. Lucie Detention Center Compares
See how St. Lucie Detention Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1301 BELL AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. Lucie Detention Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. LIBERTY BAPTIST ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is FAITH UNITED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (rated 5.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SYNERGY SCHOOL OF TOMORROW INC (rated 5.3/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fort Pierce, see our Fort Pierce schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 34982 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,025
Median Home Value
$228,300
Median Rent
$1,254/mo
Population
27,447
College Educated
14.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
43.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Lucie Detention Center
What grades does St. Lucie Detention Center serve?
St. Lucie Detention Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend St. Lucie Detention Center?
St. Lucie Detention Center has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Lucie Detention Center is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Lucie Detention Center rank in FL?
St. Lucie Detention Center ranks #2,559 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is St. Lucie Detention Center's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Lucie Detention Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 St. Lucie Detention Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Lucie Detention Center has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is St. Lucie Detention Center a charter school?
No, St. Lucie Detention Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Lucie Detention Center a Title I school?
No, St. Lucie Detention Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Lucie Detention Center?
24.6% of students at St. Lucie Detention Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 24.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (772) 468-5194
Resources & Links
District
ST. LUCIE- District Enrollment
- 46,987
- Schools in District
- 53
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,177
- District Rank
- #28 of 47
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