Manatee K-8 vs. St. Lucie West K-8 School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Manatee K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,531 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Manatee K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,492 students in grades Kindergarten-8, St. Lucie West K-8 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
1,531 students
1,492 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1451 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1469 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
111
Grade 1 Students
107
116
Grade 2 Students
142
140
Grade 3 Students
142
146
Grade 4 Students
147
152
Grade 5 Students
174
166
Grade 6 Students
226
220
Grade 7 Students
240
215
Grade 8 Students
247
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
29%
37%
% Black
28%
26%
% White
35%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%