D
Needs Improvement
45/100

St. Lucie Detention Center

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 1301 BELL AVE, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 0% proficient · 21st percentile in Florida
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
65
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%21/100reading 21st percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%60/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −49 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−24 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 1301 BELL AVE
City Fort Pierce
ZIP Code 34982
District 1201770
NCES School ID 120177002903
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34982

Understanding the community around St. Lucie Detention Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,820
Per Capita Income $29,404
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $212,000
Median Rent $1,162
Owner-Occupied 73.9%
Renter-Occupied 26.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for St. Lucie Detention Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 75.4%
Female 24.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 44.6%
White 29.2%
Hispanic/Latino 16.9%
Two or More Races 7.7%
American Indian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 65
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for St. Lucie Detention Center?
St. Lucie Detention Center has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend St. Lucie Detention Center?
St. Lucie Detention Center has 65 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does St. Lucie Detention Center serve?
St. Lucie Detention Center serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does St. Lucie Detention Center receive per student?
St. Lucie Detention Center receives $11,649 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around St. Lucie Detention Center in 34982 ▼
Avg Home Value
$256,497
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,831
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
26.1%

Other Schools in 34982

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026