Summary:
The 34986 zip code of Port St. Lucie, Florida is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of high-performing and underperforming institutions, with standout schools like Somerset College Preparatory Academy and Manatee Academy K-8 contrasting with struggling schools such as St. Lucie West Centennial High.
The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance, with Somerset College Preparatory Academy boasting a 99.2% four-year graduation rate and consistently high rankings, while St. Lucie West Centennial High struggles with only 15% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 30% in Geometry. The impact of school type is also evident, as public charter schools like Somerset College Preparatory Academy and Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie tend to outperform traditional public schools in the area.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at schools like Manatee Academy K-8 and St. Lucie West K-8 School potentially contributing to lower academic performance. Additionally, chronic absenteeism rates as high as 52.6% at St. Lucie West Centennial High suggest that addressing attendance issues could be a key factor in improving overall student outcomes in the St. Lucie district.
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