Below Average
#3165 of 3,778 schools in FL
Willoughby Learning Center
School · Martin · Stuart, FL
A Martin school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5150 SE WILLOUGHBY BLVD, Stuart, FL 34997
- Math 6% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 4% vs FL 51% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Willoughby Learning Center score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (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 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willoughby Learning 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$75,705
Median home value
$335,200
Median rent
$1,520/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34997; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Coast Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,099 | Compare → |
| PK Early InterventionEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK | 2.0 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Prekindergarten ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Ese HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Martin
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #22 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
Willoughby Learning Center is listed in MARTIN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willoughby Learning Center
Willoughby Learning Center is a public school in Stuart, FL, part of Martin, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,165 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willoughby Learning Center
What grades does Willoughby Learning Center serve?
Willoughby Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Willoughby Learning Center?
Willoughby Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Willoughby Learning Center is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willoughby Learning Center rank in FL?
Willoughby Learning Center ranks #3,165 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Willoughby Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Willoughby Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Willoughby Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willoughby Learning Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willoughby Learning Center a charter school?
No, Willoughby Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willoughby Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Willoughby Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willoughby Learning Center?
73.1% of students at Willoughby Learning 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Martin County
- Phone
- (772) 219-1515
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 34997)
- 45,947
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 53
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 34997; 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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