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#2559 of 3,778 schools in FL
St. Lucie Detention Center
School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL
A school in Fort Pierce, FL where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 BELL AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at St. Lucie Detention Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Lucie Detention Center 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,025
Median home value
$228,300
Median rent
$1,254/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34982; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy School of Tomorrow IncPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 716 | Compare → |
| Faith United School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–11 | 2.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Dale Cassens Education ComplexEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #28 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
St. Lucie Detention Center is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Lucie Detention Center
St. Lucie Detention Center is a public school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,559 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (772) 468-5194
- Area population (ZIP 34982)
- 27,447
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 34982; 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, 2009-2016, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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