Summary:
The 34952 zip code in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is served by six public schools within the St. Lucie district, including four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, with a total enrollment of 5,208 students.
The standout school in the area is Morningside Elementary School, which is the only school to earn a 4-star rating, ranking in the 89th percentile statewide. Its academic performance far exceeds others, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency at 83% and math at 87%, compared to Village Green Environmental Studies School, which scores just 37% in 3rd-grade math despite serving a similar demographic. Port St. Lucie High School presents a paradox: it boasts a near-perfect 99.8% graduation rate, yet has the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at 53.0%, far above the state average of 31.4%. Southport Middle School excels in advanced math, with Algebra 1 EOC proficiency at 85% and Geometry at 96%, though its standard grade-level math scores lag behind.
Chronic absenteeism is a systemic issue, with every school except Morningside Elementary meeting or exceeding the state average. Spending per student varies from $10,095 at Port St. Lucie High School to $12,705 at Savanna Ridge Elementary School, yet higher spending does not guarantee better outcomes—Savanna Ridge is one of the lowest-ranked schools (27th percentile). Mariposa Elementary School also struggles, ranking in the 44th percentile with a 2-star rating. Overall, Morningside Elementary stands out as a model of success, while other schools face significant challenges with attendance and academic performance, highlighting that factors like school leadership and teaching quality are critical drivers of student achievement.
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