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Martin


At a glance
35thof 70 Florida districts▼ 2
Better than 50% of Florida districts
500 E Ocean Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994-2572
·(772) 219-1200·All Florida district rankings →
Statewide performance 2018–2026
2026: better than 50% of districts
36
Schools
18,316
Students
3
5-star schools
Top rankedPalm City Elementary School94th of 2,240 Florida elementary schools
Biggest riser
Hobe Sound Elementary School up 156 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Crystal Lake Elementary School 13 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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4★
3★
2★
1★
13 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Martin County school district in Florida serves 28 schools, including elementary, middle, high, and alternative schools, and is ranked 35th out of 70 districts statewide with a 3-star rating. The district shows a wide range of performance, with standout schools like Clark Advanced Learning Center achieving a 100% graduation rate and 97th percentile ranking, while Spectrum Academy faces severe challenges with an 11.3% graduation rate and 91% chronic absenteeism. Top elementary schools such as Palm City Elementary School (96th percentile) and Citrus Grove Elementary (lowest absenteeism at 8.9%) contrast sharply with Warfield Elementary School (5th percentile), highlighting significant disparities in achievement and attendance.

Key metrics reveal a district average graduation rate of 93.7% and chronic absenteeism of 27.3%, both slightly better than state averages. However, socioeconomic factors vary dramatically, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 7.95% at Treasure Coast Classical Academy to 69.88% at Warfield Elementary. Per-student spending also varies widely, from $8,112 at Clark Advanced Learning Center to $59,228 at Willoughby Learning Center, though higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes. Student-teacher ratios are generally between 15:1 and 22:1 for standard schools, with specialized schools like The Hope Charter Center For Autism having much lower ratios.

Interesting findings include the efficiency of Clark Advanced Learning Center, which achieves top results with the lowest spending, and the strong link between chronic absenteeism and overall school performance. The comparison of Hidden Oaks Middle School (82nd percentile) and Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School (30th percentile) in the same city underscores how localized socioeconomic factors impact outcomes. Overall, Martin County offers a mix of high-performing schools and those needing support, making it essential for parents to research individual schools based on their child's needs.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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