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#3394 of 3,778 schools in FL

Weatherbee Elementary School

Elementary School · St. Lucie · Fort Pierce, FL

A St. Lucie elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 E WEATHERBEE RD, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

  • Math 41% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.3% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.9 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$12,177
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at Weatherbee Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2013
ELA
43%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Weatherbee Elementary School 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 31Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
White City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.4 mi504Compare →
St. Lucie Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified5.4K–121.6 mi65Compare →
Sun Grove Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–81.7 mi124Compare →
Synergy School of Tomorrow IncPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–122.3 mi716Compare →

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.

St. Lucie

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#45 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

Weatherbee Elementary School is listed in ST. LUCIE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Weatherbee Elementary School

Weatherbee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Pierce, FL, part of St. Lucie, serving approximately 728 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,394 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Weatherbee Elementary School

What grades does Weatherbee Elementary School serve?

Weatherbee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Weatherbee Elementary School?

Weatherbee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weatherbee Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Weatherbee Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Weatherbee Elementary School rank in FL?

Weatherbee Elementary School ranks #3,394 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Weatherbee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Weatherbee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Weatherbee Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Weatherbee Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Weatherbee Elementary School a charter school?

No, Weatherbee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Weatherbee Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Weatherbee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weatherbee Elementary School?

79.8% of students at Weatherbee Elementary School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
728
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Lucie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
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 · 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 34982; 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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