Serving 80 students in grades 6-12, Delaware Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
84%
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≤20%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Delaware Avenue School?
The graduation rate of Delaware Avenue School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Delaware Avenue School?
80 students attend Delaware Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Delaware Avenue School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delaware Avenue School?
Delaware Avenue School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Delaware Avenue School offer ?
Delaware Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Delaware Avenue School part of?
Delaware Avenue School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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