Serving 797 students in grades 5-8, Southport Middle 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 is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southport Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southport Middle School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southport Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southport Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1913 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
23%
21%
White
35%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southport Middle School's ranking?
Southport Middle School is ranked #1913 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southport Middle School often compared to?
Southport Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Oaks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southport Middle School?
797 students attend Southport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Southport Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport Middle School?
Southport Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southport Middle School offer ?
Southport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Southport Middle School part of?
Southport Middle School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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