Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Dan Mccarty 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 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dan Mccarty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Dan Mccarty Middle School's student population of 747 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Dan Mccarty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dan Mccarty Middle School is 0.59, 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
#3469 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Dan Mccarty Middle School is ranked #3469 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dan Mccarty Middle School often compared to?
Dan Mccarty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dan Mccarty Middle School?
747 students attend Dan Mccarty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dan Mccarty Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dan Mccarty Middle School?
Dan Mccarty Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dan Mccarty Middle School offer ?
Dan Mccarty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dan Mccarty Middle School part of?
Dan Mccarty Middle School is part of St. Lucie School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 4/16/2018My name is Rachael Brooking I went there I believe it was between 1987-1989and I was just wondering how i can replace my yearbook from then I was in a house fire there and it burnt in it .I now live in indianapolis indiana and just trying to replace it if I can please and thank you .Have a nice day.Review Dan Mccarty Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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My name is Rachael Brooking I went there I believe it was between 1987-1989and I was just wondering how i can replace my yearbook from then I was in a house fire there and it burnt in it .I now live in indianapolis indiana and just trying to replace it if I can please and thank you .Have a nice day.
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