Summary:
Zip code 34987 in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is home to two K-8 schools, Palm Pointe K8 School and Allapattah Flats K-8, both part of the St. Lucie school district, which holds a 2-star rating and ranks 38th out of 70 districts in Florida.
Palm Pointe K8 School is the standout performer in this area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 85th percentile statewide (344 out of 2,240 schools). It significantly outperforms Allapattah Flats K-8, which has a 3-star rating and ranks in the 58th percentile (931 out of 2,240). The performance gap is most striking in English Language Arts, where Palm Pointe achieves 80% proficiency compared to Allapattah Flats' 61%—a 19-point difference. Palm Pointe also excels in advanced subjects, with 91% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and Civics, far exceeding state averages. However, both schools struggle with 7th-grade math, where proficiency rates hover around 50%, below the state average of 53%.
Despite serving similar student populations—with 49.72% of Palm Pointe students and 56.87% of Allapattah Flats students eligible for free or reduced lunch—the schools show starkly different outcomes. Interestingly, Allapattah Flats spends $625 more per student ($10,691 vs. $10,066) yet achieves lower test scores, suggesting resource allocation may be a key factor. A critical red flag for Allapattah Flats is its chronic absenteeism rate of 34.5%, which is above the state average of 31.4% and likely contributes to its lower academic performance. For parents, Palm Pointe K8 School offers a clear advantage in academic outcomes, while Allapattah Flats K-8 faces challenges that may warrant closer investigation into attendance and instructional strategies.
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