Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12, St. Lucie Detention Center 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 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Lucie Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. Lucie Detention Center's student population of 65 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Lucie Detention Center is 0.68, 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)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
45%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Lucie Detention Center?
The graduation rate of St. Lucie Detention Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 79%.
How many students attend St. Lucie Detention Center?
65 students attend St. Lucie Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of St. Lucie Detention Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Lucie Detention Center?
St. Lucie Detention Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Lucie Detention Center offer ?
St. Lucie Detention Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is St. Lucie Detention Center part of?
St. Lucie Detention Center is part of St. Lucie School District.
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