Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy's student population of 28 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
75%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≤20%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
The graduation rate of St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
28 students attend St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy?
St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy offer ?
St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy part of?
St. Lucie County Jail - Rock Road Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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