Summary:
Zip code 34996 in Stuart, FL, is home to a single elementary school, J. D. Parker School Of Technology, which serves grades PK through 5 with 531 students in the Martin district.
J. D. Parker School Of Technology presents a complex picture. While it has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.0% (compared to the state average of 31.4%), its academic performance is a significant concern. The school's state ranking has dropped sharply from the 38th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 11th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 1-star rating. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are well below state averages across all grades; for example, only 31% of 3rd graders are proficient in ELA versus 60% statewide. A notable exception is 5th Grade Science, where the school's 47% proficiency rate is closer to the state's 60%, suggesting its technology focus may benefit science instruction. However, 4th Grade Math saw a steep 15-point decline in proficiency from the previous year, dropping to 38%.
With 66.67% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a population with high economic need, which provides important context for its academic challenges. The school spends $12,376 per student and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The most alarming trend is the school's rapid downward trajectory in state rankings and test scores, indicating systemic issues that require urgent attention. While the low absenteeism rate is a positive sign, it does not offset the academic declines, suggesting the core instructional programs may need significant improvement to reverse this trend.
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