Dale Cassens Education Complex
Tel:
(772)468-5190
- Dale Cassens Education Complex serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Dale Cassens Education Complex places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dale Cassens Education Complex's student population of 193 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dale Cassens Education Complex's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dale Cassens Education Complex is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3572 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 32% |
| Black | 64% | 22% |
| White | 19% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Lucie School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dale Cassens Education Complex is Pace Center For Girls Treasure Coast (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dan Mccarty Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dan Mccarty Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- Fort Pierce Dan Mccarty Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 598 students
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Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772)468-5700 0.3 6-8 598 - Fort Pierce St. Lucie Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 750 students
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2020 S 13th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772)468-5213 0.3 PK-5 750 - Fort Pierce Lawnwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 749 students
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1900 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772)468-5740 0.8 PK-5 749 - Fort Pierce Fort Pierce Magnet School Of The Arts Grades: K-8 | 452 students
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1200 Delaware Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(772)467-4278 0.9 K-8 452 - Fort Pierce Fairlawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 629 students
1.4 miles
3203 Rhode Island Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34947
(772)468-5345 1.4 PK-5 629
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| 5 I will be visiting school tomorrow for the 1st time to register my son for the 11th grade, looking forward to meeting staff , and having a great year - Posted by Parent - siste |
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