Summary
Allapattah Flats K-8 in Port St. Lucie, FL, is a large public school serving 1,347 students from Pre-K through 8th grade in the St. Lucie district, and it has transformed from a 1-star rating a decade ago into a consistent 3-star performer with a strong upward trajectory.
The school’s standout strength is its exceptional math and science program. An incredible 93% of students taking the Algebra 1 EOC were proficient, which is 39 points above the district average and 30 points above the state average. This performance is not a fluke, as the school has consistently outperformed the district by 30 to 50 points in recent years. In middle school math, Allapattah Flats excels, with 77% of 6th graders and 71% of 8th graders proficient, making it a top performer among nearby K-8 schools like Northport K-8 School and St. Lucie West K-8 School. Science scores are also a clear strength, with 67% of 5th graders and 66% of 8th graders proficient, a rare combination that many nearby schools struggle to maintain across both grade levels. The school achieves these results efficiently, spending $10,691 per student—less than peers like Northport K-8 ($13,012) and Parkway Elementary School ($12,397)—while outperforming them in overall rankings.
While Allapattah Flats shines in math and science, it has a notable weakness in 7th-grade math, where only 48% of students were proficient, 5 points below the state average. English Language Arts (ELA) scores are generally average, hovering near state averages, suggesting room for improvement. Chronic absenteeism, at 34.5%, is slightly above the state average but has dropped significantly from a post-pandemic high of 44.4%, showing positive momentum. For parents, this school offers a high-value option with a strong focus on math and science, achieving results that rival schools with lower poverty rates, such as Palm Pointe K8 School, while serving a slightly higher-needs population.
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