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Crystal Lake Elementary School

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Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks 575 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

575^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Crystal Lake Elementary School in Stuart, FL, is a mid-sized elementary school serving 443 students in grades PK-5 within the Martin County School District, and it has earned a strong reputation for consistent academic excellence and a supportive learning environment.

This school stands out for its impressive academic performance, consistently outperforming both district and state averages in math, English Language Arts (ELA), and science. For example, in the most recent school year, 86% of third graders met math proficiency standards, compared to 69% across the district and 66% statewide. Crystal Lake also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 16.2%, which is significantly better than the district average of 27.3% and the state average of 31.4%. This suggests a highly engaged student body and a positive school culture. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1, the school provides an environment where children can thrive academically and socially.

What makes Crystal Lake particularly noteworthy is its ability to achieve top-tier results while serving a moderately diverse population, with 38.8% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. This places it in a unique "middle ground" within the district, where it rivals the performance of more affluent schools like Palm City Elementary (96th percentile) and Bessey Creek Elementary (91st percentile), while far exceeding schools with similar poverty rates, such as J. D. Parker School Of Technology (11th percentile). The school has also shown a remarkable turnaround, climbing from the 56th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 74th percentile in recent years, indicating effective leadership and sustained instructional improvements. For families seeking a high-quality education in a moderately diverse setting, Crystal Lake is a compelling choice.

443

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,491

Per pupil spending ?

38.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2095 SW 96th St
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 219-1525

District: Martin

Students who attend Crystal Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
High:	South Fork High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

26.0%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (74th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

575^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Martin

35^th of 70Martin among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	575 of 2240	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	69.5	653 of 2258	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.8	410 of 2256	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	73.2	550 of 2240	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	54.0	970 of 2219	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.3	826 of 2247	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.3	642 of 2182	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	640 of 2118	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.2	517 of 2112	75.5%	★★★★☆
2016	59.7	825 of 2087	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.0	605 of 2064	70.7%	★★★★☆
2013	69.4	588 of 2029	71.0%	★★★★☆
2012	82.4	302 of 1984	84.8%	★★★★☆
2011	85.3	218 of 1985	89.0%	★★★★☆
2010	80.1	317 of 1919	83.5%	★★★★☆
2009	80.2	317 of 1847	82.8%	★★★★☆
2008	84.5	217 of 1789	87.9%	★★★★☆
2007	84.6	225 of 1786	87.4%	★★★★☆
2006	66.4	572 of 1688	66.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math75%+11 vs state

English Language Arts70%+9 vs state

Science62%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crystal Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2095 SW 96th St	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1525	443	34	13.0	38.8%	286 (64.6%)	20 (4.5%)	115 (26.0%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	72.1	575^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.3%		69.5	653^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	71.1%	78	72.0	66.0	71.0	86.0	76.0	63.0		62.0	$14,491	$539	$13,951
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5200 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1595	658	40	16.4	52.4%	227 (34.5%)	47 (7.1%)	342 (52.0%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.0%)	24.2	1810^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.2%		25.5	1774^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.4%	36	43.0	43.0	56.0	53.0	54.0	44.0		43.0	$13,440	$1,463	$11,978
Sea Wind Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SE Seabranch Blvd	Hobe Sound	33455	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1625	517	34	15.2	68.5%	248 (48.0%)	48 (9.3%)	194 (37.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	29.6	1677^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.1%		31.1	1611^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.7%	66	66.0	42.0	43.0	67.0	40.0	46.0		44.0	$14,307	$1,593	$12,715
Palm City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1951 SW 34th St	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1565	575	34	16.9	17.7%	470 (81.7%)	7 (1.2%)	55 (9.6%)	29 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	91.9	94^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.8%		90.8	145^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.6%	51	84.0	87.0	82.0	92.0	91.0	74.0	100.0	83.0	$10,789	$410	$10,379
Port Salerno Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3260 SE Lionel Ter	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1610	730	44	16.5	61.1%	75 (10.3%)	27 (3.7%)	616 (84.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	24	1814^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.0%		24	1800^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.3%	14	36.0	37.0	50.0	58.0	50.0	54.0		46.0	$13,525	$1,539	$11,988
The Hope Charter Center For Autism	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2580 SE Willoughby Blvd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 334-3288	97	13	7.4	60.8%	56 (57.7%)	10 (10.3%)	24 (24.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.2%)								(n/a)									$36,446	$00	$36,446
Bessey Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2201 SW Matheson Ave	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1500	594	39	15.2	22.4%	485 (81.6%)	5 (0.8%)	70 (11.8%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	87.7	192^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.4%		87.1	244^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.2%	52	74.0	73.0	80.0	91.0	85.0	90.0		75.0	$12,473	$700	$11,772
Citrus Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2527 SW Citrus Blvd	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 223-2513	596	35	17.0	24.5%	436 (73.2%)	23 (3.9%)	108 (18.1%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	82.1	335^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.0%		90.8	143^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	93.7%	192	86.0	76.0	64.0	91.0	84.0	81.0		65.0	$11,189	$449	$10,740
J. D. Parker School Of Technology	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 SE 10th St	Stuart	34996	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1580	531	31	17.1	66.7%	103 (19.4%)	126 (23.7%)	266 (50.1%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)	16.7	2003^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	10.6%		23.3	1816^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.6%	187	31.0	39.0	53.0	49.0	38.0	44.0		47.0	$12,376	$1,549	$10,827
Felix A Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 NW Baker Rd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1640	500	33	15.1	40.2%	353 (70.6%)	30 (6.0%)	90 (18.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	79.1	407^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.8%		73	557^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.3%	150	79.0	68.0	76.0	87.0	74.0	79.0		64.0	$14,142	$482	$13,660

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal Lake Elementary School

Is Crystal Lake Elementary School a good school?

Crystal Lake Elementary School ranks 575^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Crystal Lake Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 443 students attended Crystal Lake Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Crystal Lake Elementary School?

Students at Crystal Lake Elementary School are 65% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Crystal Lake Elementary School in?

Martin

What schools do graduates of Crystal Lake Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Crystal Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
High : South Fork High School

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