Summary:
In zip code 34952, there is one middle school, Southport Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Port St. Lucie, Florida, as part of the St. Lucie County school district.
Southport Middle School has a total enrollment of 872 students and has shown a positive trend in its state ranking, improving from the 41st percentile in the 2023-2024 school year to the 54th percentile in both the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, earning a 3-star rating. The school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, with 96% of students proficient in Geometry and 85% proficient in Algebra 1, far exceeding district and state averages. However, this strength contrasts with challenges in grade-level math, particularly in 7th grade where only 40% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 53%. The school also faces a significant issue with chronic absenteeism, affecting 37.5% of students, which is higher than both the district and state averages.
Key metrics include a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1 and spending of $11,243 per student, yet this investment does not consistently translate to above-average performance in core subjects like 6th-grade English Language Arts (59% vs. 62% state) or 7th-grade math. Year-over-year performance is inconsistent, with subjects like Civics jumping from 70% to 80% proficiency while 7th-grade ELA dropped from 63% to 53%. Overall, Southport Middle School excels at accelerating top students into advanced math but struggles with grade-level proficiency and attendance, raising questions about how resources are allocated to address these weaknesses.
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