Northport K-8 School

Summary:

Northport K-8 School is a public elementary and middle school in Port St. Lucie, Florida, serving 1,223 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This diverse school, with a student population that is 32.46% African American, 35.57% Hispanic, and 22.81% White, stands out in the St. Lucie School District, which is ranked 47th out of 68 districts in the state.

While Northport K-8 School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.9% compared to nearby schools like St. Lucie West K-8 School (30.5%) and Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie (25.2%), the school's academic performance is generally better than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 66% of Northport K-8 students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 41% for the St. Lucie district and 55% for the state of Florida. This success may be attributed to the school's higher spending per student, at $12,057, compared to $9,879 at St. Lucie West K-8 School and $7,647 at Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie.

Despite the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (76.12%), Northport K-8 School's diverse student population and strong academic performance in certain areas are notable strengths. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate is a concern that the school and St. Lucie School District should address to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 250 NW Floresta Dr
       Port St Lucie, FL  34983


(772) 340-4700

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
1472nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,057 Help


Students who attend Northport K-8 School usually attend:

Middle:    Southern Oaks Middle School
    Southport Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  1,223

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.6%
African American:
32.5%
White:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.1% Help


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Compare Details Northport K-8 School ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 19th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Northport K-8 School ranks worse than 64.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.91. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Northport K-8 School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.6%), African American (32.5%), White (22.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northport K-8 School is 15.4, which is the 7th best among 29 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)
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Compare Northport K-8 School employs 79.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northport K-8 School is $12,057, which is the 13th highest among 29 elementary schools in the St. Lucie School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northport K-8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northport K-8 School 769th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Northport K-8 School in the ranking list.)

St. Lucie:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie 47th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Northport K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 23.89 1437th 1786 19.5%
2008 18.90 1532nd 1789 14.4%
2009 22.69 1523rd 1847 17.5%
2010 19.97 1629th 1919 15.1%
2011 35.42 1361st 1985 31.4%
2012 30.13 1445th 1984 27.2%
2013 17.92 1776th 2029 12.5%
2014 28.23 1551st 2064 24.9%
2016 39.33 1280th 2087 38.7%
2017 40.54 1272nd 2112 39.8%
2018 40.54 1280th 2118 39.6%
2019 40.40 1306th 2182 40.1%
2021 29.52 1587th 2247 29.4%
2022 30.07 1572nd 2219 29.2%
2023 24.49 1755th 2240 21.7%
2024 35.57 1472nd 2256 34.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Northport K-8 School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.42 431st 593 27.3%
2005 32.78 438th 602 27.2%
2006 38.43 448th 675 33.6%
2007 41.51 468th 736 36.4%
2008 47.96 416th 740 43.8%
2009 48.90 436th 780 44.1%
2010 44.98 511th 839 39.1%
2011 45.49 537th 891 39.7%
2012 38.98 568th 897 36.7%
2013 36.03 626th 956 34.5%
2014 38.65 621st 999 37.8%
2016 32.89 675th 997 32.3%
2017 36.62 657th 1031 36.3%
2018 45.18 575th 1035 44.4%
2019 49.34 556th 1099 49.4%
2021 38.84 698th 1136 38.6%
2022 38.23 698th 1148 39.2%
2023 35.98 754th 1177 35.9%
2024 36.91 769th 1196 35.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Northport K-8 School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.8)
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Reviews:
by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Open Quote im new to this school but i already want to stay and im in eight grade so i can't but it's a great school. Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Open Quote This is my third yeat teaching at Northport. The staff really cares about each child. We are always working hard to make sure your child's education is improving every day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northport K-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 779 239 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1989 757 217 8 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1006
1990 1055 308 10 36 3 n/a n/a 0 1412
1991 1444 512 22 85 4 n/a n/a 0 2067
1992 727 324 7 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
1993 749 336 6 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1122
1994 795 338 7 40 2 n/a n/a 0 1182
1995 873 329 17 61 1 n/a n/a 0 1281
1996 873 329 17 61 1 n/a n/a 0 1281
1997 960 312 20 90 2 n/a n/a 0 1384
1998 1033 363 21 117 3 n/a n/a 0 1537
1999 796 286 16 106 3 n/a n/a 0 1207
2000 633 268 13 101 3 n/a n/a 0 1018
2001 567 276 9 98 1 n/a n/a 0 951
2002 566 332 11 133 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
2003 566 332 11 133 2 n/a n/a 0 1044
2004 614 365 17 188 1 n/a n/a 0 1185
2005 569 404 18 242 2 n/a n/a 0 1235
2006 498 385 17 228 5 n/a n/a 0 1133
2007 600 317 25 291 4 n/a n/a 54 1291
2008 595 271 23 271 4 n/a n/a 77 1241
2009 521 260 18 247 4 n/a n/a 75 1125
2010 612 301 19 249 6 n/a n/a 95 1282
2011 594 302 21 295 6 5 59 0 1282
2012 565 308 20 333 3 5 57 0 1291
2013 542 298 22 326 2 5 61 0 1256
2014 511 295 22 300 3 6 59 0 1196
2015 504 291 25 345 3 9 58 0 1235
2016 456 258 20 359 4 7 59 0 1163
2017 432 306 23 361 3 6 59 0 1190
2018 401 315 23 350 2 1 63 0 1155
2019 389 342 26 343 3 3 65 0 1171
2020 350 391 26 338 2 2 57 0 1166
2021 302 354 16 351 0 1 54 0 1078
2022 296 339 18 391 0 4 62 0 1110
2023 279 397 25 435 0 5 82 0 1223

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 Northport K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1035 64.0 16.1 29.2
1989 1006 61.0 16.4 29.2
1990 1412 72.0 19.6 23.9
1991 2067 111.0 18.6 37.3
1992 1080 61.0 17.7 36.7
1993 1122 62.0 18.1 16
1994 1182 55.0 21.5 41
1995 1281 69.0 18.6 44.5
1996 1281 69.0 18.6 44.5
1997 1384 73.0 19.0 42.1
1998 1537 73.0 21.1 44.8
1999 1207 62.0 19.5 57.7
2000 1018 55.0 18.5 61.5
2001 951 56.0 17.0 61.8
2002 1044 54.0 19.3 65.7
2003 1044 54.0 19.3 65.7
2004 1185 56.0 21.2 65.1
2005 1235 60.0 20.6 53.2
2006 1133 61.0 18.6 56.2
2007 1291 76.0 17.0 58.8
2008 1241 77.5 16.0 60.2
2009 1125 88.8 15.1 66.1
2010 1282 85.0 15.0 70.6
2011 1282 111.0 11.5 69.7
2012 1291 113.0 11.4 73.8
2013 1256 90.0 13.9 66.9
2014 1196 85.0 14.0 72.8
2015 1235 83.0 14.8 72.1
2016 1163 87.0 13.3 79.2
2017 1190 85.0 14.0 66.4
2018 1155 83.0 13.9 68.8
2019 1171 81.2 14.4 56.4
2020 1166 80.2 14.5 48.5
2021 1078 77.0 14.0 77.4
2022 1110 76.0 14.6 68.9
2023 1223 79.1 15.4 76.1

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 Northport K-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1035 64.0 16.1 29.2
1989 1006 61.0 16.4 29.2
1990 1412 72.0 19.6 23.9
1991 2067 111.0 18.6 37.3
1992 1080 61.0 17.7 36.7
1993 1122 62.0 18.1 16
1994 1182 55.0 21.5 41
1995 1281 69.0 18.6 44.5
1996 1281 69.0 18.6 44.5
1997 1384 73.0 19.0 42.1
1998 1537 73.0 21.1 44.8
1999 1207 62.0 19.5 57.7
2000 1018 55.0 18.5 61.5
2001 951 56.0 17.0 61.8
2002 1044 54.0 19.3 65.7
2003 1044 54.0 19.3 65.7
2004 1185 56.0 21.2 65.1
2005 1235 60.0 20.6 53.2
2006 1133 61.0 18.6 56.2
2007 1291 76.0 17.0 58.8
2008 1241 77.5 16.0 60.2
2009 1125 88.8 15.1 66.1
2010 1282 85.0 15.0 70.6
2011 1282 111.0 11.5 69.7
2012 1291 113.0 11.4 73.8
2013 1256 90.0 13.9 66.9
2014 1196 85.0 14.0 72.8
2015 1235 83.0 14.8 72.1
2016 1163 87.0 13.3 79.2
2017 1190 85.0 14.0 66.4
2018 1155 83.0 13.9 68.8
2019 1171 81.2 14.4 56.4
2020 1166 80.2 14.5 48.5
2021 1078 77.0 14.0 77.4
2022 1110 76.0 14.6 68.9
2023 1223 79.1 15.4 76.1

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 Northport K-8 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $802 (8.6%) $8,537 (91.4%) $9,339
2019 $919 (10.0%) $8,300 (90.0%) $9,220
2020 $913 (9.1%) $9,118 (90.9%) $10,031
2021 $1,443 (12.9%) $9,757 (87.1%) $11,200
2022 $1,964 (17.4%) $9,296 (82.6%) $11,261
2023 $2,368 (19.6%) $9,690 (80.4%) $12,057

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northport K-8 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1306th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1755th of 2240 Elementary schools
 18.5%
Ranks 556th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 754th of 1177 Middle schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northport K-8 School)4745
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5048
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northport K-8 School)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northport K-8 School)6243
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5148
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northport K-8 School)6634
 32%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)5449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northport K-8 School)4541
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)4845
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northport K-8 School)5042
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)4743
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Northport K-8 School)4932
 17%
   5th Grade Science (St. Lucie)4647
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northport K-8 School)4543
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5149
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northport K-8 School)5144
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)4742
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northport K-8 School)4843
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)4943
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northport K-8 School)5251
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)5041
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northport K-8 School)5639
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)5445
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northport K-8 School)4915
 34%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)3426
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Northport K-8 School)5340
 13%
   8th Grade Science (St. Lucie)4841
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Northport K-8 School)6761
 6%
   End of Course Civics (St. Lucie)6861
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Northport K-8 School)9370
 23%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie)5149
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11711223
 4.4%
African American342397
 16.1%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian2625
 3.8%
Hispanic343435
 26.8%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White389279
 28.3%
Two or More Races6582
 26.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%76.1%
 19.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northport K-8 School

Northport K-8 School ranks 1472nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Northport K-8 School are 36% Hispanic, 32% African American, 23% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,223 students attended Northport K-8 School.

Students who attend Northport K-8 School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Oaks Middle School
Middle : Southport Middle School


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