Summary:
The 34950 zip code area of Fort Pierce, Florida is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the St. Lucie School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 47th out of 68 in Florida with a 2-star rating, a few standout schools in this area are worth highlighting.
At the top is Lincoln Park Academy, a high school that consistently performs in the top 25% of Florida high schools and earns a 4-star rating. It boasts a remarkable 97.8% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores that outpace the district and state averages. Another high-performer is Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie, a K-8 school with a 3-star rating that exceeds district and state benchmarks on numerous metrics. In contrast, the alternative school, Dale Cassens Education Complex, struggles with a very low 11.8% graduation rate.
The remaining elementary and middle schools in the area generally underperform, with most earning 1- or 2-star ratings and lagging behind the district and state on test scores and other key measures. Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, particularly at Dan McCarty Middle School and the alternative school. While the high spending per student at Dale Cassens suggests additional resources are being directed towards supporting unique student needs, the outcomes remain poor, highlighting the challenges faced by this community.
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