Willoughby Learning Center

Summary:

Willoughby Learning Center is an alternative public school in Stuart, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 46 students. The school is part of the Martin District, which is ranked 33 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willoughby Learning Center stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (43.48%) and African American (30.43%) students compared to the area. However, Willoughby Learning Center has seen a significant decline in its four-year graduation rate, dropping from 65.4% in 2016-2017 to 0.0% in 2018-2019. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 48.0% to 71.6% over the past five school years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, Willoughby Learning Center students consistently perform well below the state and district averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 4% of students proficient or better in 8th grade Science and 7th grade English Language Arts, compared to 46% and 43% in the Martin District, respectively.

Despite the school's challenges, Willoughby Learning Center has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $27,196 to $55,406 over the past four school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the impact on student outcomes. In comparison, Treasure Coast Classical Academy, a public charter school within the same district, consistently outperforms Willoughby Learning Center and the district average on standardized tests, suggesting that further examination of Willoughby Learning Center's practices and support systems may be necessary to better serve its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

5150 SE Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 219-1515

District: Martin

SchoolDigger Rank:
1171^st of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $55,406

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 46

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.5%

African American:

30.4%

White:

21.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willoughby Learning Center ranks worse than 97.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.06. (See more...)

Compare Details Willoughby Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Willoughby Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Willoughby Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.5%), African American (30.4%), White (21.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willoughby Learning Center is 6.5, which is the lowest among 5 alternative schools in the Martin School District! (See more...)

Compare Willoughby Learning Center employs 7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willoughby Learning Center is $55,406, which is the highest among 5 alternative schools in the Martin School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Willoughby Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Willoughby Learning Center 1171^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Willoughby Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willoughby Learning Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	2.25	1092^nd	1099	0.6%
2022	2.51	1143^rd	1148	0.4%
2023	2.45	1162^nd	1177	1.3%
2024	3.06	1171^st	1196	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Willoughby Learning Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	12.30	588^th	714	17.6%
2018	5.76	624^th	716	12.8%
2019	7.42	629^th	734	14.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willoughby Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	56	29	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
1993	36	28	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
1994	39	20	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
1995	42	24	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
1996	42	24	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
1997	43	22	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1998	41	25	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
1999	46	29	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2000	45	30	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2001	46	21	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
2002	45	20	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
2003	45	20	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
2004	42	16	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2005	42	20	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2006	41	16	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2007	42	18	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	3	70
2008	43	23	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	3	79
2009	40	25	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	4	75
2010	34	19	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	6	71
2011	27	16	0	14	0	0	1	0	58
2012	13	10	0	15	0	0	0	0	38
2013	18	10	0	11	0	0	0	0	39
2014	17	6	0	9	0	0	0	0	32
2015	19	8	0	8	0	0	0	0	35
2016	34	11	0	14	0	1	1	0	61
2017	41	12	1	18	0	0	0	0	72
2018	35	13	1	19	0	0	2	0	70
2019	45	6	3	28	0	0	3	0	85
2020	42	9	2	33	1	0	4	0	91
2021	15	14	0	10	0	0	4	0	43
2022	15	10	0	22	0	0	8	0	55
2023	10	14	0	20	0	0	2	0	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willoughby Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	94	13.0	7.2	43.6
1993	76	13.0	5.8	47.4
1994	67	13.0	5.2	64.2
1995	79	11.0	7.2	69.6
1996	79	11.0	7.2	69.6
1997	74	11.0	6.7	55.4
1998	74	13.0	5.7	63.5
1999	82	13.0	6.3	61
2000	84	13.0	6.5	79.8
2001	73	12.0	6.1	69.9
2002	69	15.0	4.6	63.8
2003	69	15.0	4.6	63.8
2004	64	16.0	4.0	76.6
2005	64	16.0	4.0	46.9
2006	64	14.0	4.6	59.4
2007	70	11.0	6.4	55.2
2008	79	15.0	5.3	57.9
2009	75	16.9	5.0	70.4
2010	71	16.0	4.4	73.8
2011	58	16.0	3.6	72.4
2012	38	15.0	2.5	71.1
2013	39	11.0	3.5	76.9
2014	32	11.0	2.9	78.1
2015	35	11.0	3.1	68.6
2016	61	9.0	6.7	57.4
2017	72	11.0	6.5	50
2018	70	11.0	6.3	90
2019	85	11.0	7.7	50.6
2020	91	10.0	9.1	58.2
2021	43	8.0	5.3	97.7
2022	55	7.0	7.8	96.4
2023	46	7.0	6.5	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willoughby Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	94	13.0	7.2	43.6
1993	76	13.0	5.8	47.4
1994	67	13.0	5.2	64.2
1995	79	11.0	7.2	69.6
1996	79	11.0	7.2	69.6
1997	74	11.0	6.7	55.4
1998	74	13.0	5.7	63.5
1999	82	13.0	6.3	61
2000	84	13.0	6.5	79.8
2001	73	12.0	6.1	69.9
2002	69	15.0	4.6	63.8
2003	69	15.0	4.6	63.8
2004	64	16.0	4.0	76.6
2005	64	16.0	4.0	46.9
2006	64	14.0	4.6	59.4
2007	70	11.0	6.4	55.2
2008	79	15.0	5.3	57.9
2009	75	16.9	5.0	70.4
2010	71	16.0	4.4	73.8
2011	58	16.0	3.6	72.4
2012	38	15.0	2.5	71.1
2013	39	11.0	3.5	76.9
2014	32	11.0	2.9	78.1
2015	35	11.0	3.1	68.6
2016	61	9.0	6.7	57.4
2017	72	11.0	6.5	50
2018	70	11.0	6.3	90
2019	85	11.0	7.7	50.6
2020	91	10.0	9.1	58.2
2021	43	8.0	5.3	97.7
2022	55	7.0	7.8	96.4
2023	46	7.0	6.5	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Willoughby Learning Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$5,243 (20.5%)	$20,325 (79.5%)	$25,568
2019	$4,597 (19.8%)	$18,564 (80.2%)	$23,161
2020	$3,458 (9.9%)	$31,555 (90.1%)	$35,013
2021	$6,968 (18.5%)	$30,677 (81.5%)	$37,645
2022	$5,473 (20.1%)	$21,723 (79.9%)	$27,196
2023	$12,751 (23.0%)	$42,656 (77.0%)	$55,406

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willoughby Learning Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1092^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1162^nd of 1177 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Willoughby Learning Center)	0	0
8th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	62	50	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Willoughby Learning Center)	0	0
8th Grade Mathematics (Martin)	67	46	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Willoughby Learning Center)	0	0
8th Grade Science (Martin)	58	51	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	85	46	45.9%
African American	6	14	133.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	28	20	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	10	77.8%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.6%	80.4%	29.8%

Schools Near Willoughby Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willoughby Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5150 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1515	46	7	6.5	80.4%	10 (21.7%)	14 (30.4%)	20 (43.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)					4.0	4.0						0.0	7.0	12.0		4.0					36.0	$55,406	$12,751	$42,656
Treasure Coast Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1400 SE Cove Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	1,177	67	17.5	21.2%	945 (80.3%)	15 (1.3%)	144 (12.2%)	25 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.0%)								(n/a)	73.0	67.0	55.0	78.0	56.0	53.0	58.0	83.0	59.0	70.0	58.0	83.0	76.0	89.0	51.0	41.0	96.0	93.0	73.0		83.0	$8,494	$00	$8,494
Martin Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1939 S.E. Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(772) 219-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ese Homebound	Public, Alternative	4-12	1939 SE Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	8	0			2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mosaic Digital Academy K-12	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9461 Brandywine Ln	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(772) 429-5504																			(n/a)
Riverbend Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11301 SE Tequesta Ter	Tequesta	33469	Palm Beach County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	85	10	8.5	3.5%	53 (62.4%)	19 (22.4%)	9 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)								(n/a)				18.0		10.0	18.0	8.0						11.0		6.0	14.0	6.0	11.0	45.0	26.0
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18370 Limestone Creek Rd	Jupiter	33458	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	No	(561) 296-1776	125	22	5.8	2.4%	77 (61.6%)	7 (5.6%)	27 (21.6%)	7 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	5 (4.0%)								(n/a)																						$37,020	$4,799	$32,221
Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	9461 Brandywine Ln	Port St Lucie	34986	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 429-4570	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	12051 NW Copper Creek Dr	Port St Lucie	34987	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	Yes	Yes	(772) 429-3913	25	0		12.0%	15 (60.0%)	5 (20.0%)	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)																						$10,538	$855	$9,683
St. Lucie Detention Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	1301 Bell Ave	Fort Pierce	34982	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	No	(772) 468-5194	39	3	13.0	35.9%	11 (28.2%)	21 (53.8%)	6 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Willoughby Learning Center

How many students attend Willoughby Learning Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 46 students attended Willoughby Learning Center.

Is Willoughby Learning Center a good school?

Willoughby Learning Center ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Florida alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Willoughby Learning Center?

Students at Willoughby Learning Center are 43% Hispanic, 30% African American, 22% White, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Willoughby Learning Center in?

Martin

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