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Southern Oaks Middle School

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Southern Oaks Middle School ranks 799 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

799^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Southern Oaks Middle School in Port St. Lucie, FL, serves 833 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the St. Lucie district, where about 65% of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school shows a striking contrast in math performance. It excels in advanced math, with 81% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 100% in Geometry—far above district and state averages. However, on-grade-level math scores are low, with only 42% of 6th graders and 39% of 7th graders meeting standards. This "barbell" effect means the school has a strong advanced math pipeline but struggles to support most students in standard math. In English Language Arts and 8th-grade science, scores are consistently 5-10 points below state averages. Chronic absenteeism is a significant challenge, with 33% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024, much higher than the 21.4% rate at nearby Forest Grove Middle School, which has a similar student population.

Despite these challenges, there is a positive trend: the school's state ranking has improved for two consecutive years, rising from the 21st percentile to the 34th percentile. Spending per student ($10,639) is below nearby schools like Southport Middle School ($11,072) and Murray Middle School ($14,817), but the student-teacher ratio (19.3:1) is average. The school's recent gains suggest that new initiatives may be starting to work, but addressing chronic absenteeism and improving foundational math and literacy for all students remain key priorities.

833

Students ?

19.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,639

Per pupil spending ?

65.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5500 NE Saint James Dr
Port St Lucie, FL 34983

(772) 785-5640

District: St. Lucie

Feeder schools for Southern Oaks Middle School:

Elementary:	Floresta Elementary School
	Mariposa Elementary School
	Morningside Elementary School
	Northport K-8 School
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	Rivers Edge Elementary School
	Savanna Ridge Elementary School
	Village Green Environmental Studies School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.9%

Hispanic:

34.1%

White:

23.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 21st percentile in 2023 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 34th (2026) from a 21st-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 61% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg58%

Florida avg61%

799^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Middle Schools in the St. Lucie

38^th of 70St. Lucie 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	38.5	799 of 1216	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.7	914 of 1205	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.2	860 of 1196	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.9	926 of 1177	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.4	792 of 1148	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.5	771 of 1136	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.9	676 of 1099	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.4	591 of 1035	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.3	519 of 1031	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.3	451 of 997	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.9	440 of 999	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.0	351 of 956	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.9	384 of 897	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.8	379 of 891	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.6	414 of 839	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.1	414 of 780	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.9	363 of 740	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	45.0	431 of 736	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	36.1	462 of 675	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	45.2	362 of 602	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2004	39.7	387 of 593	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 181%+18 vs state

Civics69%-8 vs state

English Language Arts53%-9 vs state

Math50%-8 vs state

Science46%-6 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

My daughter was on the principals honor roll and the honor roll in the 6th grade. She is an amazing athlete and was interested in all the sports offered. In 7th grade she was suspended for talking!!! How do you suspend a child for talking?? Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southern Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5640	833	43	19.3	65.7%	197 (23.6%)	299 (35.9%)	284 (34.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.4%)	38.5	799^th of 1216 public middle schools	34.3%		27.7	914^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.1%	115	56.0	54.0	49.0	42.0	39.0	61.0	46.0	81.0	100.0		69.0	$10,639	$896	$9,744
Forest Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	3201 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5885	855	44	19.4	62.0%	157 (18.4%)	347 (40.6%)	316 (37.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.0%)	38.2	807^th of 1216 public middle schools	33.6%		30.1	887^th of 1205 public middle schools	26.4%	80	52.0	54.0	52.0	27.0	15.0	63.0	53.0	86.0	98.0		75.0	$11,072	$1,138	$9,935
Dan McCarty Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Mississippi Ave	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5700	657	42	15.6	68.2%	58 (8.8%)	365 (55.6%)	206 (31.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	30.1	913^th of 1216 public middle schools	24.9%		36.8	794^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.1%	119	45.0	53.0	46.0	43.0	23.0	53.0	42.0	70.0			66.0	$14,127	$1,440	$12,688
Southport Middle School	Public	6-8	2420 SE Morningside Blvd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-5900	872	45	19.3	63.9%	293 (33.6%)	221 (25.3%)	287 (32.9%)	19 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.4%)	53.8	560^th of 1216 public middle schools	53.9%		52.6	555^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.9%	5	59.0	63.0	59.0	62.0	40.0	72.0	52.0	85.0	96.0		80.0	$11,243	$884	$10,359
Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	575 SE Georgia Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1685	777	39	19.9	47.2%	454 (58.4%)	80 (10.3%)	179 (23.0%)	21 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (5.0%)	50.4	612^th of 1216 public middle schools	49.7%		56.5	503^rd of 1205 public middle schools	58.3%	109	57.0	63.0	59.0	53.0	76.0	35.0	47.0	86.0	96.0	100.0	87.0	$11,434	$443	$10,991
Hidden Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	2801 SW Martin Hwy	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1655	920	49	18.7	23.8%	721 (78.4%)	16 (1.7%)	128 (13.9%)	26 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.9%)	77.5	219^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.0%		73.4	287^th of 1205 public middle schools	76.2%	68	79.0	76.0	75.0	72.0	90.0	24.0	63.0	85.0	100.0	96.0	91.0	$11,832	$405	$11,427
Oslo Middle School	Public	6-8	480 20th Ave SW	Vero Beach	32962	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3980	767	38	20.1	72.0%	297 (38.7%)	209 (27.2%)	201 (26.2%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.5%)	57	509^th of 1216 public middle schools	58.1%		52.3	564^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.2%	55	54.0	62.0	62.0	58.0	53.0	79.0	70.0	88.0	99.0		78.0	$11,749	$1,281	$10,467
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School	Public	6-8	7000 SE Atlantic Ridge Dr	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 221-7100	911	49	18.5	62.5%	291 (31.9%)	45 (4.9%)	517 (56.8%)	22 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.8%)	34.2	857^th of 1216 public middle schools	29.5%		39.5	752^nd of 1205 public middle schools	37.6%	105	49.0	61.0	46.0	41.0	68.0	18.0	33.0	90.0	100.0	96.0	73.0	$12,273	$1,204	$11,069
Murray Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 SE Murray St	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1670	564	33	17.0	65.2%	258 (45.7%)	64 (11.3%)	220 (39.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)	28.7	929^th of 1216 public middle schools	23.6%		34.9	820^th of 1205 public middle schools	32.0%	109	52.0	46.0	46.0	37.0	63.0	28.0	34.0	67.0	100.0	100.0	78.0	$14,817	$1,407	$13,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Oaks Middle School

Is Southern Oaks Middle School a good school?

Southern Oaks Middle School ranks 799^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Southern Oaks Middle School?

Students at Southern Oaks Middle School are 36% African American, 34% Hispanic, 24% White, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Southern Oaks Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 833 students attended Southern Oaks Middle School.

What district is Southern Oaks Middle School in?

St. Lucie

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