Dale Cassens Educational Complex serves 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% 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 Kindergarten-12
Total Students
38 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
55%
21%
White
34%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dale Cassens Educational Complex?
The graduation rate of Dale Cassens Educational Complex is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Dale Cassens Educational Complex?
38 students attend Dale Cassens Educational Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dale Cassens Educational Complex students are Black, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dale Cassens Educational Complex?
Dale Cassens Educational Complex has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dale Cassens Educational Complex offer ?
Dale Cassens Educational Complex offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Dale Cassens Educational Complex part of?
Dale Cassens Educational Complex is part of St. Lucie School District.
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