Below Average
#3098 of 3,778 schools in FL
St. Peter's Academy
Elementary School · Indian River · Vero Beach, FL
An Indian River charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4250 38TH AVE, Vero Beach, FL 32967
- Math 53% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
Academics
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Students at St. Peter's Academy score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Peter's 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vero Beach), 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
$73,875
Median home value
$394,800
Median rent
$1,425/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32967; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgertown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Suncoast Primary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| St Helen Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Rosewood Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 541 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indian River
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #26 of 28
- District spending per student
- $11,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Peter's Academy is listed in INDIAN RIVER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Peter's Academy
St. Peter's Academy is a public elementary school in Vero Beach, FL, part of Indian River, serving approximately 92 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,098 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Peter's Academy
What grades does St. Peter's Academy serve?
St. Peter's Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St. Peter's Academy?
St. Peter's Academy has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
How does St. Peter's Academy rank in FL?
St. Peter's Academy ranks #3,098 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is St. Peter's Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Peter's Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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. Peter's Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Peter's Academy has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is St. Peter's Academy a charter school?
Yes, St. Peter's Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Peter's Academy a Title I school?
No, St. Peter's Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Peter's Academy?
100.0% of students at St. Peter's 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Indian River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (772) 562-1963
- Area population (ZIP 32967)
- 26,219
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 53.7
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 32967; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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