West Gate K-8 School vs. St. Lucie West K-8 School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Gate K-8 School 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 1,448 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Gate K-8 School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
1,448 students
1,492 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1469 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
-
Kindergarten Students
113
111
Grade 1 Students
125
116
Grade 2 Students
136
140
Grade 3 Students
126
146
Grade 4 Students
148
152
Grade 5 Students
150
166
Grade 6 Students
203
220
Grade 7 Students
211
215
Grade 8 Students
234
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
37%
% Black
26%
26%
% White
34%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%