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Willoughby Learning Center

Q: Is Willoughby Learning Center a good school?

Willoughby Learning Center ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Florida alternative schools.

Q: How many students attend Willoughby Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 42 students attended Willoughby Learning Center.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Willoughby Learning Center?

Students at Willoughby Learning Center are 48% Hispanic, 24% White, 21% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

1142^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 5% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

Willoughby Learning Center is an alternative public school in Stuart, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 52 students. The school is part of the Martin District, which is ranked 33 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willoughby Learning Center has some notable strengths, such as consistently high 4-year graduation rates ranging from 87.3% to 92.0%, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 10-20% of Willoughby students proficient or better in science, ELA, and math, compared to 49-62% for the Martin district and 49-57% for the state. Additionally, Willoughby Learning Center has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 26.3% to 67.6%, much higher than the state and district averages.

Willoughby Learning Center's performance is generally lower than the nearby alternative schools, such as Riverbend Academy and Ese Homebound, which are also part of the Martin District. However, it outperforms the virtual schools in the neighboring St. Lucie District, such as St. Lucie Virtual Instruction Program and Mosaic Digital Academy. The school's alternative setting and specialized focus on serving a high-need student population may contribute to its unique performance profile.

Students ?

4.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$59,228

Per pupil spending ?

64.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5150 SE Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 219-1515

District: Martin

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.6%

White:

23.8%

African American:

21.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — <1st percentile in 2022 → 5th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 5th (2025) from a <1st-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (23% vs 57% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (5th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (68% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg56%

Florida avg57%

1,142^nd of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 5%▲ up 5 pts since 2019

From bottom 1% (2019) to bottom 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Alternative Schools in the Martin

33^rd of 67Martin 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	5.2	1142 of 1205	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	3.1	1171 of 1196	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	2.5	1162 of 1177	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	2.5	1143 of 1148	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	2.2	1092 of 1099	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2019	7.4	629 of 734	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	5.8	624 of 716	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	12.3	588 of 714	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Civics57%-14 vs state

Math18%-36 vs state

English Language Arts13%-43 vs state

Science10%-39 vs state

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Schools Near Willoughby Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 ()	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	42	9	4.6	64.3%	10 (23.8%)	9 (21.4%)	20 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)								(n/a)					14.0	12.0							20.0	17.0		10.0					57.0	$59,228	$12,352	$46,875
Treasure Coast Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1400 SE Cove Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 419-7680	1,082	65	16.6	7.9%	840 (77.6%)	15 (1.4%)	156 (14.4%)	30 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.6%)								(n/a)	69.0	55.0	59.0	71.0	74.0	64.0	82.0		72.0	60.0	62.0	70.0	87.0	92.0	53.0	58.0	97.0	93.0	82.0		90.0	$9,239	$00	$9,239
Martin Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1939 SE 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	PK, KG-12	1939 SE Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	5	0			2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Martin County Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1939 SE 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)
Riverbend Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11301 SE Tequesta Ter	Tequesta	33469	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	49	11	4.6		20 (40.8%)	15 (30.6%)	10 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.1%)								(n/a)				0.0		31.0	18.0					8.0		25.0		17.0	0.0			20.0
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	161	38	4.2		100 (62.1%)	9 (5.6%)	34 (21.1%)	10 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.7%)								(n/a)																						$47,799	$3,660	$44,139
Homebound Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	9461 Brandywine Ln	Port Saint 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	7	0			4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Mosaic Digital Academy K-12	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	12051 NW Cooper Creek	Port St Lucie	34987	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(772) 429-5504	251	12	20.9	23.1%	100 (39.8%)	44 (17.5%)	86 (34.3%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)								(n/a)	80.0	64.0	67.0	94.0	100.0	76.0	74.0	79.0	80.0	73.0	58.0	83.0		77.0	58.0	71.0	69.0	68.0	90.0	95.0	100.0	$11,402	$494	$10,907

Frequently Asked Questions about Willoughby Learning Center

Is Willoughby Learning Center a good school?

Willoughby Learning Center ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Florida alternative schools.

What district is Willoughby Learning Center in?

Martin

How many students attend Willoughby Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 42 students attended Willoughby Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Willoughby Learning Center?

Students at Willoughby Learning Center are 48% Hispanic, 24% White, 21% African American, 7% Two or more races.

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