Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies 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 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel S. Gaines Academy K-8's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Fort Pierce, FL, encompassing approximately 687.8 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 14.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 23.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
786 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe in Gains at Gaines!
School Rankings
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies is 0.63, which is less 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
#1716 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
School Mascot
Sammy The Colt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies's ranking?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies is ranked #1716 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies often compared to?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologiesis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies?
786 students attend Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies offer ?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies part of?
Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies is part of St. Lucie School District.
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