Serving 872 students in grades 6-8, Southport Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southport Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Port Saint Lucie, FL, encompassing approximately 687.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 30.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southport Middle School's student population of 872 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
872 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southport Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southport Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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
#2266 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Teal
School Mascot
Ivan The Ibis
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southport Middle School's ranking?
Southport Middle School is ranked #2266 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southport Middle School often compared to?
Southport Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Oaks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Southport Middle School?
872 students attend Southport Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Southport Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southport Middle School?
Southport Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southport Middle School offer ?
Southport Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southport Middle School part of?
Southport Middle School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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